[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 (311–320)
This gameSuzuki Konomi
Do you know the anison singer Konomi Suzuki? She’s really cool, so if you like anime songs, you should definitely give her a listen! In “This game,” the notes are extremely high throughout, and it even modulates in the last chorus, making it go even higher.
The overall range of the song is B3 to F5, which is generally on the higher side, and if you try to belt it all in chest voice, your throat will get wrecked (lol).
Suzuki mixes in head voice skillfully.
When hitting notes as high as in “This game,” it’s easier if you focus on resonance rather than just pushing or belting.
That said, it’s not something anyone can do right away, so first try placing a hand on your chest and check that your chest is resonating.
Also, if you forget to breathe, you won’t be able to hit high notes, so take plenty of air through your mouth and line up your breathing with the song’s timing!
Are you alive?Kotone
This is Japanese singer Kotone’s sixth digital-only single, released on June 21, 2021.
It appears to have been produced as an original song for the Monday 9 p.m.
drama “Night Doctor.” The track is a classic J-pop ballad, and Kotone’s vocal style here is likewise very traditional, letting you fully enjoy her wonderful singing.
Singing this at karaoke can be challenging if you’re “just good at high notes,” but if you’re a woman confident in your high range, it’s a song you should definitely try at least once.
In the original, some parts are sung in falsetto as an expressive choice, but much of the chorus and other sections are delivered in a powerful, chest-voice high register.
Try recreating that at karaoke—you’re sure to become the center of attention!
StarmineDa-iCE
The two members of Da-iCE are famous for having a wide vocal range.
The range in “Starmine” is quite broad, from C#3 to D#5.
Points to watch out for are pitch shifts, switching between chest voice and falsetto, and the bouncy rhythm.
Right at the start, Hanamura comes in with a gritty belt, but if you brace yourself awkwardly, you’ll tense up and strain your throat, so try to relax.
Singing comfortably is the most important thing, so at first it’s totally fine to sing everything in falsetto! Once you get used to the song, try gradually strengthening that falsetto.
Use your body so you don’t tense up, and above all, enjoy singing!
Biting the second handzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.
I think this is a song that’s fun to listen to and fun to sing! Zutomayo’s ACA-san has a cute, easy-to-listen-to voice, but when you actually try to sing it, the range is really high whether you use head voice or chest voice.
By the way, in this song the highest note is E5 in the chorus, and it’s amazing that she belts it in chest voice rather than falsetto.
Keeping the pitch steady in the chorus is especially tough! Also, the rhythm is unique, with lots of spots where notes are subtly lengthened or cut short.
When you sing it yourself, you might find parts that don’t quite line up with the rhythm.
Instead of jumping straight into karaoke, it’s a good idea to sing along while listening to the original track!
giftRADWIMPS
Tamamono, known as the theme song for NHK’s morning drama series “Anpan,” is a new track by RADWIMPS.
True to RADWIMPS’ style of embracing a wide range of genres, it features a complex melodic development.
The overall vocal range is quite broad, and the chorus includes phrases that repeatedly switch between chest voice and falsetto.
Other sections also feature dramatic pitch leaps and key changes, making it highly challenging—so if you’re confident in your singing ability, be sure to check it out.
[High Notes Warning!] High-Pitched Songs That Are Hard to Sing (321–330)
Black and WhiteDa-iCE
Da-iCE is a dance-vocal group that captivates women’s hearts with their powerful vocal performances.
Speaking of Da-iCE, their hallmark is definitely those soaring high notes, right? Their new song “Black and White” showcases Da-iCE’s high register to the fullest.
The most challenging element here is, without a doubt, the mixed voice sections.
Delivering Da-iCE’s signature, strong and resonant mixed voice across a wide range is no easy feat.
LaughobiaMINAKEKKE
MINAKEKKE is the solo project of Yui Minako.
Characterized by a sound rooted in goth, new wave, acid folk, and trip-hop, it has earned high praise from hardcore music aficionados.
The new track “Laughobia” blends acid folk and trip-hop, boasting a very wide vocal range.
Although it’s sung with a downbeat, moody delivery, the abundance of long tones likely demands more diaphragm and breath control than one might expect.