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

Song of LifeTakeuchi Mariya

Mariya Takeuchi – Song of Life (Official Music Video)

This song was created in 2009 as the theme for the NHK drama “Pioneers,” with lyrics written by Mariya Takeuchi under the pen name Miyabi.

“Inochi no Uta,” which includes spoken-style elements, is a ballad designed to be sung expressively without straining the vocal range.

The tempo is a relaxed 136, making it nice to sing each phrase carefully.

In particular, for the A section, if you connect the words smoothly and articulate the final vowel sounds clearly, the storytelling quality becomes stronger and the song improves as a whole.

There is a brief high note before the last chorus, but if you belt it you’ll end up using your throat, so try singing it lightly, almost like humming.

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Aino Katachi feat. HIDE (GReeeeN)MISIA

Aino Katachi feat. HIDE GReeeeN (from Heisei Budokan LIFE IS GOING ON AND ON Live Ver.)

The 2018 collaboration between GReeeeN’s HIDE and MISIA, “Ai no Katachi feat.

HIDE (GReeeeN).” As a song that rivals “Aitakute Ima” and “Everything” in popularity, many women in their 50s are likely familiar with it.

This piece is arranged within a slightly narrower vocal range of mid1 A to mid2 F, making it easier to sing even for those who struggle with high notes.

However, the average pitch is mid1 G#, which is low for a women’s song, and the final big chorus features high phrases close to mixed voice.

Keep these two points in mind when singing.

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Ryo

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Thanks.DREAMS COME TRUE

Thanks.

Among women in their 40s, there are surely many who want to sing DREAMS COME TRUE! While many DCT songs feature repeated high notes, “Thank You.” stays relatively within the mid range.

The overall vocal range is E3–C#5.

It’s more rhythm-focused than high-note-focused.

With a tempo of 127, it’s neither too fast nor too slow, making it easy to sing.

When you sing it, try to keep a conversational, natural feel.

For the occasional high notes, be mindful of the accents—think of attacking each note one by one.

Clearly pronouncing the vowels will also make the high notes easier to hit! The key modulates upward in the latter half, but try not to overthink it and sing it comfortably.

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Kubota Mami

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I’m proudKahara Tomomi

Tomomi Kahala - I’m Proud

It was Tomomi Kahara’s 3rd single, released in March 1996.

If you’re a Japanese woman in your 50s, you’ve probably heard this massive ’90s J-pop hit produced by Tetsuya Komuro at least once! In fact, it reportedly became a million-seller in just six weeks after its release.

The chorus features quite a few high notes, so if you’re not comfortable singing in a high register, you might hesitate to try it at karaoke.

However, the melody itself is very catchy, easy to remember, and singable, so I encourage you to give it a try.

If you force your voice too much on the high parts, it can put a lot of strain on your throat, so try to relax your throat as much as possible and use some falsetto to sing without overdoing it.

Of course, changing the key is totally fine too!

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Kei Takahata

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Best FriendKiroro

Kiroro ｢Best Friend｣ Official Music Video

Kiroro’s classic “Best Friend,” which gained nationwide popularity for its warm theme depicting friendship.

Released in 2001, the song features a relaxed rhythm and a very catchy melody.

In fact, its vocal range spans from mid1 G to hi C, making it very easy to sing for the average female voice, with gentle rises and falls in pitch.

The challenging part is likely the hi C, but it only appears six times total—twice in each chorus—so if you set your key with this section in mind, it should be easier to sing.

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Love StoryAmuro Namie

[Love Story] (stage-MIX 2011–2018) | Namie Amuro | chd

The diva of the Heisei era! This is Namie Amuro’s 38th single under her solo name, released in December 2011.

As of 2019, for women in their 40s, Amuro-chan was truly in real time—almost a symbol of their generation, wasn’t she? Many of you were probably Amurers back in the day, too.

Now, this song is a ballad by Amuro-chan, and it might seem a bit challenging for those who aren’t confident singers.

Still, there are surely many who secretly want to try singing it.

Indeed, when you listen to her performance, you can feel a touch of influence from Black music, and there are some vocal phrases that require advanced technique.

But try picking out the melody—using a piano app on your smartphone or anything else—and when you come across parts you find “difficult,” simplify or omit them and give it a try.

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Kei Takahata

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wailing in griefKudō Shizuka

Shizuka Kudo / Doukoku [Official Video]

Shizuka Kudo, an idol who symbolizes the 1990s.

She has many great songs, but for something especially easy to sing—and recommended for women in their 40s—check out Dokoku.

Combining cool style with catchiness, this track actually lowers the energy in the chorus, making it perfect for those without strong vocal power.

There’s a slightly higher section in the bridge (C-melo), but it doesn’t require a mix voice, so even those who struggle with high notes should find it easy to sing.

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