[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!] Difficult High-Pitched Songs to Sing (151–160)
monotoneYOASOBI
YOASOBI’s masterpiece “Monotone.” For women, this song can be considered extremely difficult.
It prominently features high notes.
That alone would make it a fairly challenging piece, but on top of that, it also includes astonishingly low notes.
In other words, the vocal range required is quite broad.
While many people can sing high notes, those who can deliver both the highs and the solid lows are very rare, regardless of gender.
If you’re confident in your vocal abilities, give it a try.
Same BlueOfisharu Higedan Dism
Official HIGE DANDism’s new song “Same Blue.” While the vocal line is characteristically J-pop, the performance—especially the riffs—has a surprisingly rocky edge.
The toughest point of this piece is, without a doubt, the chorus.
Right from the start of the chorus, a falsetto comes in.
And it’s not just any falsetto—it’s a particularly high one even within the falsetto range, making it very challenging.
With the pitch moving up and down dramatically, only a small number of people will truly be able to sing it well.
usmilet
This is the third single by female singer-songwriter milet, released in August 2019.
It was also selected as the theme song for the NTV drama “Gisou Furin” (Deception/Adulterous Pretend).
Drawing on a background of being immersed in classical music from childhood and being so devoted to the flute that she aimed for a music university, she delivers a very bold vocal performance that showcases her ample breath control.
She also studied abroad in Canada during her teens, and the way she sings the English lyrics in the latter half of the song offers many points that could be instructive for Japanese listeners.
While it’s important to sing the soaring high notes of the chorus with a free, expansive tone, pay careful attention not to let the mid-to-low range in the verses become a throaty, mouth-only sound—keep it supported and avoid singing just from the throat.
Anytime Anywheremilet
This is a digital-only single by singer-songwriter milet, released in September 2023.
It’s crafted as a dramatic, medium-to-slow tempo piece characterized by a grand arrangement.
When performing this song, the most important elements are smooth transitions between chest voice, mixed voice, and falsetto, along with optimal singing technique for each register.
Also, how you feel and place rhythmic accents against the backing track is crucial.
Make sure to really feel the beat as you sing! If possible, pay close attention to the English pronunciation in the parts where English lyrics are used.
Goodbye DeclarationChinozo
Chinozo is a Vocaloid producer from the Kansai region.
With the song “Goodbye Declaration,” they gained nationwide popularity and achieved the first-ever 100 million views on YouTube for a Vocaloid track.
This piece is also known for its extremely challenging high notes.
While the overall range isn’t consistently high, the chorus reaches remarkable heights.
Because it’s sung by a Vocaloid, it can be hard to gauge, but in most cases you’ll need to use falsetto.
Fortunately, there aren’t any long sustained notes, so give it a try!
Beyond the way ft. Miku, Rin, and LenGiga
Giga, known as a former member of REOL, is a Vocaloid producer.
Giga has been recognized since the REOL days for stylish compositions, and “Beyond the way ft.
Miku, Rin, Len” especially showcases Giga’s sleek musicality.
While the track features many low-end parts, the chorus includes very high notes.
The pitch changes are also quite abrupt, so it’s fair to say the song demands solid vocal ability.
Give it a try!
[High pitch warning!] High songs that are difficult to sing (161–170)
MoonlightHoshimachi Suisei
Suisei Hoshimachi, a singer who represents hololive.
Lately, her collaboration with Kuzuha from Nijisanji has been a hot topic in streaming and the VTuber scene.
Among her works, the one I especially recommend is Moonlight.
It’s not an extremely difficult piece, but falsetto appears throughout.
In addition, it incorporates R&B elements, so applied techniques like riffs and runs are also needed.
If you’re confident in singing soft high notes, definitely give it a try.