[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!] Difficult High Songs to Sing (301–310)
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!
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!
[High notes warning!] Difficult high-pitched songs to sing (311–320)
I want to tell you how I feel (my love)aimyon
It’s a simple song, but it’s one that truly shines because of Aimyon’s vocal ability, and it’s one of my favorites too! I always feel that Aimyon’s charm lies in the world she creates with her lyrics and in the beautifully balanced blend of her low and high notes.
In particular, this song has a wide vocal range—from F#3 in the verses and before the chorus to E5 in the chorus—so the pitch differences are extreme, and you’ll want to be careful not to go flat when singing.
The rhythm and breath placement are also quite challenging, but it feels amazing when you can sing it well! I recommend singing it with lots of energy and groove!
Rising HopeLiSA
Speaking of LiSA, it’s all about anisongs! She also has an image of singing mostly high-pitched songs, right? Among them, “Rising Hope” is probably one that many people feel is “so fast and so high… great to listen to, but tough to sing!” My students struggled with it, too.
Of course the high notes are challenging, but the tempo is also very fast at 190.
On top of that, there are lots of rap-like and intricate parts, so you want to make sure you don’t get left behind while singing.
Also, for the ends of phrases in the chorus, if you slightly lengthen them and articulate the vowels clearly, it adds to the vibe and sounds cool! There are lots of high notes in succession, but try to keep the sound resonating in your head so the pitch doesn’t drop.
Cinderella BoySaucy Dog
When this song was released, didn’t everyone try singing it? Listening closely, the verses (A and B sections) often sit around the song’s lowest note, E3, so the melody feels relatively calm.
However, the chorus suddenly jumps up to E5, and when you actually sing it, the large interval can be quite surprising.
Pitch control is crucial in that section.
Since the song has an overall bittersweet feel, it might be better not to hold the ends of phrases too long—leave a lingering resonance instead.
Pauses are also important.
Even when you’re not singing, treat the rests as part of the rhythm to bring out the mood.
Give it a try!
A bird that cannot flyyuzu
This song is one where Yuzu’s Iwasawa takes the lead vocals, and it’s quite high-pitched.
The A section sits low and is sung almost like spoken word, so it’s relatively easy and calm, but the pitch shoots up right at the start of the B section.
The highest note is C#5 in the chorus, and there are lots of long sustained notes, so it can be tough unless you’re constantly resonating in the head.
For reference, my student also struggled quite a bit from the B section, but once they worked on a head voice that resonates up top, they were able to sing the whole song.
Because it’s a high song, you might focus only on the high notes, but the surprising pitfall is actually the low parts.
It’s easy for the pitch to sag and turn into a throaty sound, so keep your eyebrows raised even as the melody changes—just like Iwasawa does—when you sing.
Aim for Iwasawa’s crystal-clear voice!
Shout BabyRyokushokushakai
Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s “Shout Baby” has a straightforward build that ramps up from verse (A) to pre-chorus (B) to chorus.
You’ll encounter C5 here and there, with sustained high notes, but the only exception is the very beginning of the bridge, which drops to around D3—a very low range for female singers.
In the repeated section of that same part, it jumps an octave, so be careful not to push with a throaty sound as you go up.
The song itself is very fast at tempo 178, so lean slightly forward and avoid pulling your body back so you don’t fall behind the rhythm.
It’s an anime song, so it’ll really hype the crowd if you can sing it!