[Harmony Songs for Duets] Songs that feel great to harmonize
When you sing harmony songs at karaoke or live shows, that satisfying moment when your part blends perfectly with your partner’s feels so good, doesn’t it? But when you actually try it, many people may feel things like: “I can’t tell which is the lead and which is the harmony,” “I keep getting thrown off,” or “It’s hard to stay on pitch.” So this time, we’ve picked out songs where the harmony parts are clearly divided and easy to sing, as well as songs that feel great when you harmonize on the chorus! We’ve gathered everything from classic Showa-era hits to the latest tracks, so enjoy harmonizing with your karaoke buddies or bandmates!
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[Harmony Songs for Duets] Songs That Feel Great to Harmonize With (41–50)
Letters To MELiSA
Included on LiSA’s 10th-anniversary mini-album LADYBUG, released in May 2021.
Since LiSA herself is a singer with very strong vocal ability, many people might think, “Can you really harmonize with a song like this so easily?” But if you listen closely, the harmony is arranged as two voices, with a so-called lower harmony under the lead.
If you study the original track carefully and practice, I don’t think the hurdle to enjoying harmonizing with it at karaoke is all that high.
Multiple vocal takes are layered for each part, and the sound production aligns the timing of each part perfectly, so be careful not to be thrown off by that—listen closely and analyze it.
[Harmony Songs for Duets] Songs That Feel Great to Harmonize To (51–60)
Lonely ChaplinSuzuki Masayuki & Suzuki Kiyomi
The second single by Kiyomi Suzuki with Rats & Star, released on July 1, 1987.
For anyone above a certain age, this is surely a go-to song for male–female duets at karaoke.
In the original, the vocal style has a bit of a soulful, “black music” flavor, which might make some people think, “That sounds hard!” But if you listen closely, the melody itself is crafted in the tradition of Showa-era kayōkyoku, so it’s by no means difficult.
With male and female voices and clearly defined parts, it’s easy to follow—so give it a try.
The key to making it sound cool is whether you can lock into the 16-beat groove.
LionMay’n feat. Nakajima Ai
The popular song “Lion” from the hit anime Macross Frontier.
It’s a classic performed by anisong singer May’n and voice actress Megumi Nakajima.
If you’re in your 20s or 30s, chances are you’ve heard this track at least once.
One of the easiest points for singing this song is the clarity of the vocal lines.
The main vocal and the harmony are clearly separated, so you won’t have to worry about getting pulled off by your partner’s voice.
The overall vocal line is simple as well, so definitely give it a try.
AyayaMONGOL800×WANIMA
This is a collaborative track by two popular bands, MONGOL800 and WANIMA, that feels both powerful and gentle.
A standout feature is the incorporation of Okinawa’s Eisa and Kumamoto’s Ushibuka Haiya-bushi, which conveys a deep love and respect for each other’s hometowns.
The lyrics aim to spread song and affection widely, and the strong vocals evoke a powerful sense of hope for the future.
The harmonies and call-and-response at key moments are striking, creating a simple yet effective impression that highlights each singer’s voice.
PlanetaryPenthouse
With Shintaro Namioka and Maho Oshima as a male–female twin-vocal band, this is a super groovy, cool track that blends R&B, city pop/soul, and jazz elements.
If you try to harmonize on Maho’s parts, it can be pretty tough unless your breathing and timing match theirs perfectly, so I recommend listening repeatedly and practicing along! Especially from the second verse on, there are lots of overlapping lines and harmonies.
The live footage makes it easy to understand, so be sure to watch it and study!
budKobukuro
Kobukuro’s “Tsubomi” is also quite a masterpiece, so it’s a song I’d love for you to sing whether solo or as a duo.
Since Kobukuro are a duo, the vocal range is fairly wide at A#2–A#4, and Kuroda’s part is quite low, so if you’re singing with two people, taking Kuroda’s part might be a good idea! By the way, when I sang this song I had a male partner; I left all the main melody to him and stuck to the harmony! The harmonies in this song are beautiful, so if you have a partner, definitely try tackling the harmonies too! Overall, try singing it with a calm vibe so it doesn’t become too forceful.
ChampionArisu
This is Alice’s 14th single, consisting of Shinji Tanimura, Takao Horiuchi, and Toru Yazawa, released in December 1978.
Alice were leading figures in the genre known at the time as “New Music,” which evolved from traditional folk songs, but surprisingly, the only song of theirs to reach No.
1 on the Oricon charts was this “Champion.” I’m introducing this track as their signature song for that reason, but in fact, all of Alice’s string of hits are textbook examples of two-part male harmony.
They’re perfect both for casually harmonizing for fun and for practicing and studying harmony.
The structure, with the two lead singers—Tanimura and Horiuchi—alternating on lead, also makes it ideal for karaoke.
If you’re interested in harmony or want to get better at it, try using this as your study material!