[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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[High notes warning!] Very high-pitched songs that are hard to sing (91–100)
Blooming in the mudUorupisukātā
Wolpis Carter is a male singer whose voice is so clear and beautiful it could be mistaken for a woman’s.
He’s known as a “guy who wants to hit high notes,” and this song is his specialty! The melody climbs even higher toward the end, so unless you’re comfortable with high tones from the start, it’s tough to sing in the original key.
The last chorus might give you a headache… But when a song is this high, it actually feels downright beautiful.
I personally love high-note songs, and belting them out feels amazing.
The overall range is quite wide, from G#3 to F5, so be careful not to strain your throat on the low notes.
Lift your facial muscles from the beginning and sing it through to the end!
ApollodorusMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s new song “Apollodorus.” Released on July 7, 2024 as a support song for the Paris Olympics, it features especially positive lyrics even among Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s catalog.
Despite its gentle lyrics, however, the vocal line is notoriously demanding: sections using lots of falsetto and mixed voice appear repeatedly.
Give it a try!
Futari SaisonKeyakizaka46
This work, the third single by Keyakizaka46, is a song that depicts love and growth through the changing seasons.
Its distinctive dance performance incorporates classical ballet and contemporary dance, symbolizing the unity of youth and individual development.
Released on November 30, 2016, it sold 353,640 copies on its first day to top the Oricon Daily CD Single Ranking.
The music video has been highly praised, with over 9.7 million views.
While the song feels fresh and radiant, it can be difficult to sing all the way through unless your natural voice is relatively high.
If you have a high voice, especially for women, give it a try.
Standing on stageYOASOBI
YOASOBI’s song “Butai ni Tatte,” released as a support anthem for the Paris Olympics, features uplifting lyrics that seem to speak on behalf of the athletes.
That said, it’s still very much a YOASOBI track: there are numerous high-register parts, and the melody largely stays in the upper-mid to high range throughout.
It’s not just about hitting high notes—because they continue across the whole song, it’s a challenging piece that also demands vocal endurance.
If you’re someone who can belt high notes with ease, why not test your stamina with this track?
Shunkan SentimentalSCANDAL
This is the fifth single by the Japanese girls’ rock band SCANDAL, released in February 2010.
Because vocalist HARUNA’s tone can sound slightly husky, you might not associate SCANDAL with a high‑tone vocal image, but listen closely and you’ll find that’s not the case at all! She skillfully switches between a very bright, punchy high register and a gentle falsetto, handling a high‑key song with impressive finesse.
If you’re a woman who’s good at singing high notes, definitely give it a try at karaoke!
I miss you so much, I want to see you.Nishino Kana
One of Kana Nishino’s signature songs.
The chorus with the title in it is really memorable! The overall key is high, so women with higher voices will find it easy to sing.
It captures the pain of heartbreak and really tightens your chest.
Anyone feels sad after a breakup, right? It’s a song about still having lingering feelings for your ex-boyfriend after breaking up.
That’s why I recommend singing it at a girls’ night out (lol).
Under the same skyayaka
Ayaka burst onto the scene as a high school DIVA.
“Minna Sora no Shita” is her 10th single, released in 2009, and it became her last single before taking a break for treatment of Graves’ disease.
Because Ayaka has solid fundamental skills as a singer, simply attempting her songs just because “the notes are high” can often lead to real challenges.
It’s not only about singing high; try aiming to produce as deep a tone as possible as well.
To develop this sense of “depth,” it might be a good idea to attend a vocal training school for a while.