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Aim for a high score! A collection of easy-to-sing karaoke songs recommended for high school students

When karaoke has a scoring feature, you can’t help wanting to go for a high score, right?

I’m sure many of you enjoy competing for high scores with your friends.

This time, for high school students who love karaoke, I’ve selected some songs that seem relatively easy to sing and good for aiming at high scores.

The key to getting a high score at karaoke is, above all else, to memorize the melody and rhythm (note values) accurately!

If you want to aim for a high score, listen closely to the guide melody, memorize it, and then try singing.

If you’re thinking, “There’s no way I can memorize all that,” one trick might be to turn up the guide melody volume so it’s easier to hear while you sing.

Some of the individual song introduction articles also include advice specifically for getting high scores, so be sure to use this article as a reference and get a leg up on your friends!

Aim for a high score! A roundup of karaoke songs that are easy for high schoolers to sing (21–30)

IMA IMA IMAPerfume

[MV] Perfume / “IMA IMA IMA”
IMA IMA IMAPerfume

The new single “IMA IMA IMA” by the popular dance-vocal unit Perfume.

In recent years, in addition to their signature techno style, Perfume has been exploring genres like synth-pop and synthwave, and this track falls into the latter category.

Since the track’s presence is stronger than the vocal line, it may not feel particularly satisfying from a singing standpoint, but it’s highly recommended for those who simply want to aim for a high score.

Be sure to add it to your repertoire.

Don’t cheat on me.Koresawa

Koresawa “Don’t You Cheat on Me” [Music Video]
Don't cheat on me.Koresawa

Koresawa is a female singer-songwriter who’s popular for her catchy, emotionally resonant lyrics.

She’s hugely supported by young listeners, but she’s actually been active for quite a while, so she’s also well-liked by people in their 30s.

Among her songs, a standout recommendation is “Uwaki Shitara Akan de” (“Don’t You Dare Cheat”).

Although many of Koresawa’s tracks feature lots of high notes, this one keeps challenging elements like falsetto to a minimum.

The vocal lines are catchy throughout, so be sure to give it a listen.

Aim for a High Score! Karaoke Songs That Are Easy for High School Students to Sing (31–40)

27:00Burandē Senki

Brandy Senki – 27:00 (Official Music Video)
27:00Burandē Senki

Brandy Senki is a girls’ band that’s gained popularity for their sophisticated musicality.

Among high schoolers who like stylish tracks, many of you might already know them.

Of all their works, the one I especially recommend is this track, “27:00.” While you do need to be mindful of the groove, the overall vibe is kept on the downtempo side, so the vocal range is relatively narrow.

It’s very easy to sing, so definitely consider adding it to your repertoire.

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This is a heartwarming song with a gentle, memorable melody released in 2018 by SEKAI NO OWARI, a four-member Japanese rock band.

They’re hugely popular among middle and high school students as well, and while their music spans a variety of styles, this track features a warm, laid-back rhythm.

There aren’t many high notes or tricky vocal runs, yet it’s still a song that truly resonates, so it should be quite easy to sing at karaoke.

death anniversarychanmina

Chanmina – Memorial Day (Official Music Video) –
death anniversarychanmina

This is Chanmina’s 17th digital-only single, released in August 2023.

It was selected as the theme song for the TV Asahi Thursday drama “Hayabusa Shobodan.” The vocal melody doesn’t span a very wide range, so I think it should be quite easy for many people to sing.

To score high when singing it at karaoke, the key is how well you can reproduce her slightly sticky, laid-back sense of timing.

Including the rap part at the end of the song, pay close attention to rhythm and groove as you sing!

sceneHatsuboshi Gakuen Shinozawa Hiroshi

Hatsuboshi Academy “Scenery” Official Music Video (HATSUBOSHI GAKUEN – Koukei)
sceneHatsuboshi Gakuen Shinozawa Hiroshi

This is a song where the pauses are very important, and you should sing each phrase carefully, almost as if savoring it.

One of my students who’s really into First Star Academy loves this character and practiced a lot.

The key is not to rush—sing each word of the lyrics with intention.

When you sing, using a head-voice base brings out the right vibe.

The pitch right before the last chorus is slightly low, so be careful not to let your pitch drop.

Since the song is generally head-voice based, keeping that mindset and sending a steady stream of air forward will make the low notes easier to produce.

Rather than changing your singing style, focus on engaging the vocal folds and using your breath well.

For those not used to singing, the relaxed melody makes it easier to practice because you can take slower breaths!

I love youNishino Kana

Kana Nishino “I Love You” MV (Short Ver.)
I love youNishino Kana

This is a song by Kana Nishino, a female singer who enjoys overwhelming support from many young women thanks to her down-to-earth lyrics, and it was created to mark the 10th anniversary of her debut.

Its relatable, characteristically “her” lyrics are very appealing.

With a fast-paced melody that makes it easy to keep pitch, and without flashy high notes or tricky rhythms, it’s a very singable, confidence-boosting track for karaoke.