[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 (171–180)
Night of the Sixth-Magnitude StarAimer
This is Aimer’s debut song, released in 2011.
It was used as the ending theme for the near-future sci-fi anime NO.6.
It’s a song you can sing in a relaxed, laid-back state.
Throughout the entire piece, there are no parts that are uncomfortably low or high.
Whether your voice is higher or lower, it’s easy for anyone to sing.
Just singing along to the soothing, gentle melody might help you relax!
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This is a single by Japanese singer Tsuzuri, released in August 2023.
It was selected as the opening theme for the anime “The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses.” The song is an upbeat, very refreshing track.
What really contributes to this sense of exhilaration, I feel, is Tsuzuri’s powerful yet airy falsetto high notes.
In other words, this is a must-sing for all high-voiced women who excel at falsetto! Please, captivate those around you with your wonderful high-tone voice!
Thunderous applauseLiSA
Since her student days, LiSA has been praised for her outstanding vocal ability—so much so that she’s been dubbed the “Avril Lavigne of Gifu.” She has now become an artist who far exceeds the confines of an anime-song singer.
Ichisei no Kassai, included on her 6th album LANDER, was selected as the official theme song for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 TV coverage that electrified all of Japan.
Her vocals, characterized by soaring high tones laced with a rock-like edge, are a key point you’ll want to keep in mind when trying to recreate the song at karaoke.
When a touch of grit is added to the typically transparent image of high tones, the voice gains presence—making this an undeniable upper-tune that, if mastered, is sure to captivate listeners.
Life is full of dreams.Shiina Ringo
This is another highly challenging song by Ringo Sheena that I feel demands not only vocal range, but also singing technique, expressive power, sense of rhythm—in short, everything related to music.
First of all, the key is by no means low, so those with higher voices can feel at ease.
If we’re only talking about key, there’s nothing impossible for high-voiced singers—you should be able to sing it freely.
The rest comes down to vocal skill and expressiveness.
If you practice a lot and make this song your own, it’ll be incredibly cool!
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.
[High Pitch Warning!] High songs that are difficult to sing (181–190)
ColorSakamoto Maaya
This is the 29th single by Maaya Sakamoto—who is active as a voice actress, singer, and actress—released on July 25, 2018.
Sakamoto is what you’d call an anison (anime song) singer, and her slightly cute yet powerful vocal delivery seems to embody everything that’s expected in recent anime music.
Not only in the high parts of the vocal melody but also throughout other sections, she appears to create that quintessential “anison” feel by singing with a voice rich in high-order overtones.
I think this track offers a lot that aspiring singers in the anime and game fields can learn from.
synchronizationmiwa
A track from miwa’s EP “Kimi ni Koishita Toki kara,” released in August 2022.
At first listen it sounds like a very catchy, singable pop song, but if you listen closely, you’ll notice skillful shifts in vocal placement, especially in the higher sections.
The groove also has a slightly bouncy feel that many Japanese singers find challenging.
If you can nail this perfectly at karaoke, you’ll definitely grab everyone’s attention! If the rhythm of your singing gets flat, it can ruin the song, so be sure to listen carefully to the beat of the backing track (karaoke) and keep a solid sense of rhythm as you sing.