[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 (211–220)
Biscuitchanmina
Chanmina is a female rapper who enjoys overwhelming support from women.
She’s not only a rapper but also excels in vocal ability, consistently delivering high-level performances that turn into hits.
Among her songs, the one I especially recommend is Biscuit.
For the most part, it doesn’t venture into high notes; it’s largely composed around the mid to low register.
However, the C section is different.
There’s a part where she uses a powerful mixed voice on a sustained note, making the momentary difficulty extremely high.
Love SongUru
This is singer-songwriter Uru’s 11th single, released on August 25, 2021.
It was also chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “My Fair Prince,” so many of you have probably heard it.
The song has a slightly bouncy, medium-to-slow tempo, and it showcases Uru’s beautiful falsetto with soaring high notes.
It really reflects her strong vocal ability: in parts like the A-melody, you also need to sing solid low notes, so if you’re simply “good at high notes,” you might still find it challenging to perform.
Precisely because of that, if you can sing this song well at karaoke, you’re sure to capture everyone’s attention!
Sunshine Girlmoumoon
This is a song by the male-female duo moumoon, featured as the commercial song for Shiseido’s “ANESSA” starring Yu Aoi.
The vocalist YUKA’s soft, soothing voice is captivating! With a key that’s neither too high nor too low and a gentle melody, anyone can sing it comfortably and relax.
The English hook in the chorus might be a bit challenging, but once you can sing it, the rhythm is so catchy you’ll find yourself humming it over and over—so give it a try!
Sad Girl Sex feat. Hatsune MikuDECO*27
DECO*27 is one of Japan’s leading Vocaloid producers.
In addition to his catchy musicality, his wide-ranging style that can handle any genre has earned strong support from many Vocaloid fans.
Among his tracks, the one I especially recommend is Sad Girl Sex feat.
Hatsune Miku.
The title is quite adult, and the vocal line is similarly mature.
While it doesn’t have flashy technical hurdles, the pitch jumps are intense and falsetto appears frequently, making it a sufficiently challenging song.
J.O.K.E.R.MAZZEL
MAZZEL is one of the groups supporting Japan’s current boy group boom.
Among their works—renowned for performances that rival K-pop—my top recommendation is J.O.K.E.R.
The chorus features falsetto throughout.
It’s not just about hitting high notes; the rapid, repeated switches between chest voice and falsetto make it exceptionally challenging.
Breath control is also crucial, so if you can sing this song with ease, your vocal ability is at a professional level.
Answerieiri reo
A single by Leo Ieiri, released in May 2020.
It was originally scheduled for release in April, but seems to have been pushed to May due to the coronavirus situation.
That aside, the song showcases piercing high notes right from the start, and I imagine any woman confident in her high register would think, “I definitely want to sing this!” Moreover, that powerful, soaring high-tone voice is exhilarating to listen to all on its own.
Melody8LOOM
It’s the third single by 8LOOM, the in-show boy group from the TV drama “Kimi no Hana ni Naru,” and it was released to the public in November 2022 as a digital-only single.
As a song, it’s a classic pop track that really suits youthful-sounding vocals, and the vocal melody is very easy to sing.
I think it’s an excellent karaoke recommendation for men with higher voices.
It might be even more fun if you try imitating the slightly Vocaloid-style processed part at the beginning of the track when you sing it.