[High-pitched warning!] Songs with high notes that are hard to sing
The Japanese music scene is known for having a relatively low emphasis on groove, but an unusually large number of high-pitched songs.
In particular, since Japan has finally started earnestly incorporating overseas music in recent years, the overall level of songs has risen dramatically.
With that in mind, this time we’ve picked out Japanese songs that are on the higher side.
From songs with a wide vocal range, to tracks that have pinpoint high parts, to songs that stay in the high register throughout, we selected from a broad set of perspectives—so be sure to find the tracks that suit you!
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- [For Women] A roundup of enka songs that can score high in karaoke
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[High-pitch warning!] Difficult high-range songs to sing (71–80)
Destiny -Sunflower-Shimatani Hitomi
This is the 22nd single by the highly accomplished female singer Hitomi Shimatani, released in June 2006.
It was used as the opening theme for the Yomiuri TV/Nippon TV anime series Black Jack 21.
Since Shimatani started her career as an enka singer at 18 and has exceptionally strong vocal ability, being able to sing this song well may be quite difficult if your only advantage is a naturally high chest voice.
However, having a high chest voice does mean you’ve cleared the first hurdle for this song.
If possible, I recommend taking formal vocal training to learn proper vocal technique before attempting it.
If you absolutely must try it right now, sing with care to avoid losing power and intensity.
That said, never tense your throat or squeeze—absolutely not!
Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO
All of SHISHAMO’s songs are cute and poppy, and singing them puts you in a fun mood! This track in particular is a beloved classic among both men and women, so if you can sing it, your karaoke session is sure to be a blast.
It really lifts the vibe, so you’ll definitely want to add it to your repertoire.
Thank youikimonogakari
Ikimono-gakari’s 18th single, released in May 2010.
It was the theme song for the NHK morning drama series Gegege no Nyobo.
Ikimono-gakari’s charm lies in their bright, high-toned songs—perfect material for women with higher voices! The key point when singing this song is how well you can convey a sense of gentle tenderness without losing its brightness.
If possible, memorize the lyrics and sing while savoring their meaning; you’ll likely deliver a really nice performance.
DearMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE is a band overwhelmingly supported by teens.
Because they consistently rank high on the charts, just about everyone has heard their songs.
Among their tracks, the one I especially recommend for its striking high notes is Dear.
True to the band’s style, falsetto appears frequently.
While the chorus falsetto seems challenging, the most difficult part is the bridge (C section).
The vocal line climbs upward, shifting from chest voice to falsetto, making it highly demanding.
danceAdo
It was selected as the theme song for NHK’s music program “Yakou Ongaku VocaloP 5min.” I hear the show features a different Vocaloid producer each time and introduces how Vocaloid music is made.
Among those songs, many people probably think, “I want to sing that!” when it’s a track sung not by a synthesized voice but by Ado.
I like ‘Odo’ too and used to sing it a lot, but when I thought, “Let’s sing it again after a while!” and tried it at karaoke the other day, the melody had completely slipped my mind and I couldn’t sing it at all…
It really drove home how, if you don’t listen regularly, you forget such a complex melody.
I get the impression it has dramatic pitch jumps and lots of melodic figures.
Still, the belted parts in the chorus are truly cool, and it feels great to sing—highly recommended!
GOOD DAYMrs. GREEN APPLE
Released in September 2025, this work is a celebrated song by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE woven with a lively melody around the theme of enjoying life.
Their songs often span a wide vocal range, and this one is no exception, covering a very broad range from mid1 B to hi D.
The standout feature is the final chorus, where hi B appears three times, all sung in mixed voice.
Although it’s quite high, if you have an above-average vocal range, it should be just barely singable.
Try focusing your practice on training to produce a light, small mixed voice at first, then gradually increase your volume.
May it be filled with kindnessJUJU
This was JUJU’s ninth single in total, released in February 2009.
It was featured as the commercial song for MTV Japan and Nissan’s collaboration project, “MTV meetalk with NEW NISSAN cube,” and became a major hit, helped in part by JUJU herself appearing in the commercial.
Although this feature has been introducing many songs with fairly high vocal difficulty, among them this one has a vocal melody that’s relatively easy to sing and memorize.
For women who are good at singing high notes, it feels like an ideal track to showcase the charm of your voice.
If you place your voice so it resonates against the upper palate inside your mouth while singing, it should be easier to recreate JUJU’s open, high-tone vocal quality—so give it a try.