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Popular, easy-to-sing karaoke numbers by Official HIGE DANDism

Official HIGE DANDism, known for delivering one catchy hit after another like “Pretender,” “I LOVE…,” and “Mixed Nuts.” Have you ever wanted to sing their songs at karaoke but hesitated, thinking the high keys and complex melodies might be too tough for you? In fact, there are quite a few HIGEDAN songs that are relatively easy to sing.

In this article, we’ve picked out HIGEDAN tracks that are beginner-friendly in terms of vocal range and tempo.

Use this as a guide for your next karaoke selection!

Popular Easy-to-Sing Official HIGE DANDism Karaoke Numbers (21–30)

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Official HIGE DANDism – Pending Machine [Official Video]
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This track from the August 2021 album “Editorial” humorously depicts the exhaustion of the internet age and modern people.

Vocalist Satoshi Fujihara wrote and composed it, and the lyrics are characterized by the rhyme-heavy style typical of HIGEDAN.

The vocal range isn’t too high, so many male singers should be able to sing it in the original key.

The rhythm is light, and the frequent rhymes make the words easy to articulate once you’ve memorized them—highly recommended! It’s best to sing lightly without forcing it.

Think of it like rapping while keeping your body grooving, and project your voice accordingly.

The transition from the chorus back into the verse feels great, so nailing the timing really makes it land perfectly!

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Official HIGE DANDism has Black music as one of their roots, and their song “ESCAPADE” features many phrases that evoke 1970s funk among the various styles of Black music.

The beginning is characterized by a bouncy groove that feels distinctly funky, but from there the melody develops into a more orthodox J-pop vocal line, so the level of difficulty isn’t that high.

Even the falsetto at the end of the chorus has clearly defined breathing points, so you’re unlikely to go off pitch.

Popular Easy-to-Sing Official HIGE DANDism Karaoke Numbers (31–40)

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Official HIGE DANDism – Pretender [Official Video]
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Among Official HIGE DANDism’s songs, “Pretender” is arguably the most well-known.

Many of you have probably heard it at least once.

Although it’s known as a difficult piece, that reputation mainly comes from its prominent high notes; in fact, its overall vocal range isn’t all that wide.

The vocal line has relatively large rises and falls, but those demanding phrases don’t appear in succession.

Therefore, as long as you have the stamina to sustain the high register, it’s actually a surprisingly singable song.

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Official HIGE DANDism – Tell Me Baby [Official Video]
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Known as one of their early signature numbers that rapidly boosted the band’s popularity.

Centered around Satoshi Fujiwara’s soulful vocals and piano, the track blends tension with a driving sense of speed.

The overall vocal range of “Tell Me Baby” spans only one octave, from C4 to C5.

The melody is rhythmical with rhymes, so if you sing while understanding the lyrics, you’ll naturally lock into the groove.

As your timing aligns with the rhythm, accents will emerge organically, making it very easy to sing—so it’s recommended to use your whole body expressively when performing!

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Official HIGE DANDism – Apoptosis [Official Video]
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Among Official HIGE DANDism’s songs, Apoptosis is especially noted for its subdued, intimate feel.

The vocals are sexy and mellow, while the track itself is rather inorganic, featuring an arrangement where the timbre snaps into sharper focus the moment the chorus begins.

Although falsetto phrases appear here and there, the tempo is very relaxed, so if you’re comfortable with accurate pitch, it’s quite possible to aim for a high score at karaoke.

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Official HIGE DANDism – Subtitle [Official Video]
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The 8th digital single “Subtitle,” written as the theme song for the TV drama ‘silent.’ Born from a passionate request by the drama’s production team, the song leaves a lasting impression with its catchy melody over a bouncy rhythm and its contrast with a gentle, subdued ensemble.

With expressive vocals and a hooky rhythm, it has many elements that make it satisfying to sing at karaoke, so it’s highly recommended.

While the complex melody and wide pitch movement mean it isn’t an easy song, its relaxed tempo makes it easier to sing once you’ve learned it—a ballad packed with all the charm of Hige Dandism.

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The classic “Sunday Love Letter,” included on the 2016 album MAN IN THE MIRROR.

Among Official HIGE DANDism’s works, this piece is one of the easiest to sing.

Although the range is somewhat wide, the overall structure is simple, and above all it uses a 4/4 time signature—the rhythm most intuitive for Japanese listeners.

The vocal line also employs the pentatonic scale, which is most common in Japanese songs, so you’ll rarely struggle with the opening or with pitching.

If you want it to sound even better, try raising or lowering the key based on the high notes toward the end.