[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 pitch warning!] High songs that are difficult to sing (161–170)
Happy! Fun! I love it!DREAMS COME TRUE
When you think of DREAMS COME TRUE, this is the song that comes to mind for many people, right? Just singing it puts you in a truly happy mood, and it always gets everyone pumped up, so it’s a great pick for occasions with lots of people.
It’s no exaggeration to say that when in doubt, you can just sing this song!
hundreds of millions of light-yearsOmoinotake
Omoinotake is a three-piece band.
They basically sing orthodox pop, but they also incorporate, albeit subtly, elements of Black music such as R&B and soul.
Among Omoinotake’s works, the one I especially recommend for its striking high notes is “Ikuokukōnen” (Hundreds of Millions of Light-Years).
It doesn’t feature outrageously high notes, but because the chorus stays in a high register throughout, it’s a song that demands the stamina to keep singing in a high voice.
If there really is a destined person for meNishino Kana
Hugely popular among middle and high school girls, many want to sing it at karaoke but find it too high to pull off! That’s exactly when having a naturally high chest voice becomes a special advantage—you can proudly sing Kana Nishino.
This cute number, used as the CM song for “Vitamin Carbonated MATCH,” expresses the anticipation of waiting for a destined lover.
The chorus sits in a higher key that really lets your high notes shine, and the rest of the song never dips too low either, making it the perfect track for high-voiced girls.
ADAMASLiSA
LiSA’s 14th single, released in December 2018.
It was used as the opening theme for the TV anime Sword Art Online: Alicization – Beginning.
As for the song, it’s an upbeat rock tune with a very lavish arrangement, and LiSA delivers a lively, powerful performance.
Her characteristically slightly high-pitched voice is alive and well! As long as hitting high notes isn’t an issue, it’s a song you can sing without overthinking it.
If you have a higher vocal range, you should be able to make it sound great by keeping the groove and momentum going.
Of course, LiSA herself is a singer with extremely strong vocal skills, so to really nail it, solid fundamentals like proper vocal technique are necessary—but that’s another story.
Trace that dreamYOASOBI
YOASOBI’s second digital-only single, released on January 18, 2020.
Written and composed based on Sota Ishiki’s novel “Yume no Shizuku to Hoshi no Hana,” posted on the novel-sharing site monogatary.com.
The track was selected as the Monthly Song for the weather segment on Fuji TV’s “Tokudane!” in June 2020, and as the CM song for Daihatsu’s Taft commercial, “Kitto Ii Kaze” version.
YOASOBI’s vocalist ikura is a singer known for her charming voice—bright, cute, and rich in beautiful higher overtones.
That vocal quality is fully showcased in this song as well, where she delivers a powerful, cutting high tone throughout the upbeat, energetic track.
It’s a must-sing number for women confident in their high notes.
However, if your high register sounds weak, it can spoil the song’s lively feel, so make sure to sing with solid support and core in your voice.
Avoid throat-constricting techniques that strain the vocal cords—those can lead to injury, so they’re strictly off-limits!
DynamiteSuperfly
This is Superfly’s sixth digital single, released on May 23, 2022.
From her debut, vocalist Shiho Ochi has been renowned for her powerful voice and exceptional singing ability, and that vocal presence is fully on display in this track as well! She delivers an impressively powerful, soaring performance.
Her strong, chest-voice high notes are particularly noteworthy.
While it may be difficult for most people to recreate this in karaoke, it’s definitely a song that women who are confident in their high range should try.
One more thing to watch out for when singing this at karaoke is the rhythm.
The song features some intricate rhythmic arrangements, so be careful not to lose track of the vocal entrances by getting pulled along by the backing track.
Crackers on the back of my mindzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.
Judging by the unit’s name alone, Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni is a very distinctive female vocal unit.
This is their second digital single, released in October 2018.
The vocalist ACA-ne (Akane) appears to possess highly advanced vocal technique, skillfully switching throughout the song between various tones—from powerful high notes using head voice to gentle highs using falsetto.
This variation is used very effectively, making the track an excellent reference and practice piece for singing high notes.
While it’s quite challenging to master, I’d strongly recommend it to anyone aiming to become a high-tone singer.