[Calling all low-voiced women in their 40s!] Songs that are easy to sing at karaoke

eternityZARD

[ZARD] Eien | 1997

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.

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wailing in griefKudō Shizuka

Shizuka Kudo / Doukoku [Official Video]

Shizuka Kudo’s classic song “Dōkoku.” While Shizuka Kudo sometimes showcases an intense vocal style depending on the song, she is actually an artist with a very limited vocal range.

Among her works, this piece in particular has a notably narrow range.

Even the highest notes sit around the boundary between the middle and upper-middle register, and they appear only briefly.

In addition, the melodic movement is very gentle, so for women with lower voices, it’s actually an easy song to sing.

It’s also a big hit at karaoke, so consider adding it to your repertoire.

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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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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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For the momentEvery Little Thing

「For the moment」MUSIC VIDEO / Every 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!

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Sunny Day SundayNEW!Senchimentaru Basu

Sentimental Bus “Sunny Day Sunday” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

When it comes to summer karaoke, many people probably think of Sentimental Bus.

Their single “Sunny Day Sunday,” released in August 1999, was featured in Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Pocari Sweat commercial and became a big hit.

It’s also taken root as a high school baseball cheer song, known for its lively, fun sound that blends brass band tones with a punk-like sense of speed.

Vocalist Natsuyo Akahane’s straightforward, bright voice and the catchy melody can hype up audiences across generations.

How about belting it out with friends of the same generation at karaoke, reliving the summers of your youth?

romantic feelingsAikawa Nanase

Nanase Aikawa / Koigokoro (Love Sentiments)

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!

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