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[Calling all low-voiced women in their 40s!] Songs that are easy to sing at karaoke
Have you ever felt like you “can’t sing it because the range is too high” at karaoke? For women with lower voices, songs with high keys aren’t just uncomfortable to sing—they also make choosing songs a challenge.
But don’t worry.
In this article, we introduce a wide variety of songs with comfortable ranges that you can sing without strain, even if your voice is on the lower side! From nostalgic classics to the latest hits, find the perfect song that matches your voice!
[Calling all low-voiced women in their 40s!] Easy-to-sing karaoke songs (1–10)
eternityZARD
Released in 1997, it was the theme song for the drama “Shitsurakuen.” The overall vocal range is F3 to C#5.
It’s a gently narrated ballad, and even if you’re not confident with high notes, you can definitely pull it off if you sing carefully.
The chorus has challenging pronunciation and high notes, but the key is to create ample space inside your mouth to let the sound resonate.
Try not to use your throat; it’s good if you can produce an “n” sound with a humming sensation.
At this point, it can be tricky without using your breath, so imagine sustaining all the breath you inhale as a continuous hum.
Also, clearly articulating vowels is important.
That will make your voice crisp and your words easier to understand.
In the chorus, sing with higher energy.
romantic feelingsAikawa Nanase
For women in their 40s who aren’t comfortable with high notes, Nanase Aikawa’s “Koigokoro” should be easy to sing! The overall range is fairly wide, from F3 to C#5, but if you like rock, it’s highly recommended—it’s a song you can sing with drive and emotion.
Of course, pitch is important when singing, but for a song like this, really locking into the rhythm matters too.
If you ride the rhythm, your melody line and timing will line up, and your pitch will naturally fall into place.
So rather than focusing too much on matching pitch, it’s best to prioritize staying solidly in the groove.
Also, enunciate clearly and your voice will come out confidently.
Since you’re singing, I want you to project your voice and enjoy singing comfortably!
For the momentEvery Little Thing
Every Little Thing is an artist that represents the Heisei era.
Some of you might have spent your youth with ELT’s music.
They’re known for a lot of high-pitched songs, but among them, “For the moment” has high notes mainly in part of the chorus, while the rest stays relatively within a comfortable range.
It also has a good groove, making it easier to sing.
In the high notes of the chorus, the melody climbs like steps, so building momentum is very important.
High notes are tough without enough breath, so where you breathe matters, too.
First, look through the lyrics and find where the high notes are.
Once you know the spots, try singing the melody so those parts become the accents.
It should be easier if you keep the rhythm while you sing!
Song of LifeTakeuchi Mariya
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.
Thanks.DREAMS COME TRUE
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.
ShipwreckNakamori Akina
It won the Gold Prize at the 29th Japan Record Awards in 1987.
Akina Nakamori’s husky, whispery voice really resonates in this song, and it’s highly recommended for those who struggle with high notes! The overall range is fairly wide, from D3 to C#5, but the song shines more in expressiveness than in vocal power.
The melody in the A section sits quite low, so be careful not to let your voice become mumbly.
Try taking plenty of air through your mouth and letting your voice ride on your breath.
The structure builds up from the chorus onward, so sing each of the opening notes clearly and deliberately.
Keep your facial muscles lifted and try to avoid using your throat as much as possible—you should find it easier to sing that way!
for a long timeKiroro
Nagaira, one of Kiroro’s signature songs released in January 1998.
The overall vocal range is A3 to C5, with F4 used the most, so this calm range should be very singable for women in their 40s.
The high notes come on the syllable “na” in the chorus, which is tricky to pronounce, so you need to project more firmly than you might think.
Try pinching your nose and saying syllables in the “na” and “ma” rows.
When you try it, your voice will usually sound nasal… However, once you can produce a good tone even with that nasal quality, the nasality drops away, and the usually nasal “na” and “ma” sounds become easier to pronounce.
Give it a try!