[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!] Very high songs that are hard to sing (291–300)
Forever and ever and everRyokushokushakai
This is a digital-only track by Ryokuoushoku Shakai, released on June 4, 2021.
It was written specifically as the song for Asahi Beer’s “Asahi Super Dry The Cool” commercial, so many of you may have heard it through the ad.
From the very beginning, the melody leaps dramatically up and down, and Haruko Nagaya’s vocals switch masterfully between falsetto and chest voice to deliver a stunning performance.
If you can casually pull this off at karaoke, I’m sure you’ll draw attention and admiration from everyone around you.
Singing it like she does requires quite advanced vocal technique, but it’s definitely worth the challenge—give it a try!
In loveHY
The HY songs where Nakasone takes the lead are all high and powerful, aren’t they? Since there are many ballads, I think a lot of people include them in their karaoke repertoire! In this song, it’s a male–female twin-vocal setup, and only the A-melody is sung by the male vocalist, Niizato.
However, the key jumps up from the chorus, so when singing it’s best to avoid using your throat overall.
Nakasone’s charm is that she doesn’t use falsetto for high notes! She sings in chest voice no matter how high the range, so the emotion comes through directly.
The reason I feel like crying no matter which song I listen to was Nakasone’s singing style all along!
LOVE NEVER DIESMISIA
Released in May 2025, this track features a cool, signature MISIA sound.
It’s a song I personally want to learn, too! With a brass band backing, it really pumps you up and makes your body move on its own! Everyone admires MISIA’s vocal ability, but the key point isn’t just that she belts powerfully—it’s that she resonates her whole body like an instrument when she sings.
This point is important for any vocal technique, but MISIA is famous for her incredibly wide range, right? Being able to do that connects directly to this resonance and breath control!
About meSuperfly
Speaking of Superfly, isn’t she one of the quintessential artists for high-pitched songs? This track has been drawing attention because she covers Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s “Boku no Koto” in the original key.
With Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, you feel a sense of poignancy and fragility, whereas with Superfly, it comes across as forward-looking and straight-from-the-heart strength—that’s the fun of cover songs.
The soaring high notes rising to D5 in the chorus and the falsetto at G5 fit this theme perfectly, and it’s incredibly satisfying to listen to!
filamentUru
This song, which features a piano accompaniment, matches beautifully with Uru’s heartrending vocals.
From the second verse, the band comes in, changing the atmosphere and intensifying the emotions, giving a heart-stirring impression.
Even though it’s the same chorus, the number of instruments in the backing changes between the first and second verses, so the level of excitement is completely different! The key point when singing this part is dynamics.
Try holding back your emotions in the first verse and then fully releasing them in the second, singing freely and comfortably in your sweet spot.
Uru also switches between head voice and chest voice, so be sure to listen closely for that!
SynchrogazerMizuki Nana
I love this song too, and I was really shocked the first time I heard it! When you think of Nana Mizuki, you think of anime songs.
Of course she has lots of cool tracks, but Synchrogazer packs in so many sounds and elements—orchestra, rock, electro, synths, electric guitar—and on top of that you get Nana Mizuki’s powerful high notes.
It’s such a cool song that makes your eyes sparkle as you listen! What’s amazing about Nana Mizuki is how she switches between different ways of delivering high notes.
She does use a lot of head voice, but she makes sure to sing the climactic parts in chest voice.
The way she changes her singing style to match the song’s image really shows her skill as a voice actress! Be sure to check out her other songs too!
[High Pitch Warning!] Difficult High Songs to Sing (301–310)
Seimei – Voice of Lifetuki.
Doesn’t tuki.’s singing voice carry an indescribable sense of poignancy? This track has a relaxed tempo and runs under three minutes, so the melody might be easy to remember.
The A and B sections sit relatively low, but the chorus jumps up to a C5 and suddenly gets higher, and then the bridge also soars, building excitement—listening to it, it’s direct and really hits the heart.
The lyrics convey a powerful message, so it’s a song I definitely want you to check out!