[Women in Their 40s] Even If You’re Tone-Deaf, You Can Sing! Karaoke Songs That Fit a Woman’s Vocal Range

appearsHamasaki Ayumi

Ayumi Hamasaki / appears

People currently in their 40s likely belong to the generation for whom Ayumi Hamasaki hit right on the mark.

Because she has a high-pitched voice, many people feel her songs are hard to sing.

That’s actually true in general, but “appears” is one of her comparatively easier songs to sing.

What seems high is largely due to her vocal timbre, and there are no sections that require falsetto; the vocal line is arranged so that even those who aren’t confident in their singing can handle it more easily.

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Ryo

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ChaO!Kōda Kumi

Kumi Koda - 'ChaO!' (Official Music Video)

ChaO! is more about the groove than the “singing.” If you really move your body and get into the rhythm as you sing, you’ll find it consistently enjoyable, so if you’re not confident in your pitch, a song like this is a great choice! The chorus uses a lot of notes around the mid–2 range, but if you’re locked into the groove, that range should come out smoothly.

Don’t tense up—let the notes flow comfortably.

At the very end of the song, you might wonder whether to sing the lyrics line or the long-held note; either one sounds cool, so just go with the one you want to sing!

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Kubota Mami

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CRAZY GONNA CRAZYTRF

TRF / CRAZY GONNA CRAZY

Even within the broad label of “people in their 40s,” the music you grew up with differs greatly depending on whether you’re in your early or late 40s.

That said, TRF can be considered an artist popular across the entire 40-something demographic.

Among their songs, CRAZY GONNA CRAZY is particularly easy to sing.

Because it’s primarily dance music, it can be hard to notice, but the song actually has a narrow vocal range and doesn’t feature complex melodic leaps.

As long as you adjust the key to suit your voice, even those who feel their voice doesn’t come out easily should be able to sing it without trouble.

Consider adding it to your repertoire.

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The strong and fleeting onesCocco

Cocco “The Strong and Ephemeral Ones” Music Video

For those in their early 40s, songs from the 1990s are likely more memorable than those from the late 1980s.

Among female singer-songwriters who made a big splash in the ’90s, one track by Cocco that I especially recommend is “Tuyoku Hakanai Monotachi” (“The Strong and the Fragile”).

This piece features a rhythm with a bounce reminiscent of reggae, while the vocal line maintains an ennui-like quality.

The song has a relatively narrow vocal range and contains no phrases that require sudden jumps in pitch, making it easy to sing for people with any kind of voice.

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Feeling refreshedMoritaka Chisato

Chisato Moritaka “Kibun Sōkai” (Music Video)

Chisato Moritaka, who was active not only as a singer but also as an actress.

For those whose youth was in the late 1980s to the 1990s, she’s a singer everyone knows.

While she’s categorized as a singer, in reality she enjoyed idol-like popularity and released many cute songs.

Among them, the one I especially recommend is Kibun Sōkai.

It’s a work that fully showcases her adorable vocals.

There are no high parts and the melody is simple, so it’s also recommended for people who aren’t confident in their singing.

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Ryo

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Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE – Future Prediction Map II ~VERSION '07~ (from Live from DWL 2015 Live Ver.)

Known by the nickname DoriKamu, DREAMS COME TRUE has long been at the forefront of the J-POP scene with melodious songs that, while showing influences from funk and soul, appeal to Japanese tastes.

Did you know that despite being a famous song almost everyone has heard at least once—even non-fans—it has never actually been an A-side single? Among DCT’s many challenging tracks, this one has a relatively simple melody, making it easy to sing even for those who aren’t confident singers.

In particular, women in their 40s are the right generation for it, so it’s a sure-fire crowd-pleaser at karaoke regardless of singing ability.

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Hoshino Takashi

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A Midsummer Night’s DreamMatsutōya Yumi

Yumi Matsutoya – Midsummer Night’s Dream

Yumi Matsutoya’s 24th single, released in July 1993.

The song also became a hit as the theme for the sequel to the 1992 smash-hit drama “Zutto Anata ga Suki Datta,” which drew attention for the character “Fuyuhiko-san,” titled “Dare ni mo Ienai.” As of 2019, many people in their 40s likely tuned in every week, hearts pounding at the unfolding plot.

Now, if you’re planning to sing this song at karaoke, there’s nothing to worry about! The vocal range used in the melody isn’t very wide—in fact, compared to recent songs, it’s constructed within a very narrow range—and there aren’t any particularly difficult parts in the melodic development.

You could say it’s a simple song for better or worse, so fully conveying the song’s worldview might be a bit challenging, but there’s no need to fuss over details.

As the theme song of a nostalgic drama, just have fun singing it.

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Kei Takahata

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