[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!] High-Pitched Songs That Are Hard to Sing (21–30)
AdrenaYOASOBI
A light and poppy song quintessentially YOASOBI, released digitally on January 4, 2026.
It was written as the opening theme for the TV anime “Hana Zakari no Kimitachi e.” While it sounds cute, the melody has a brisk tempo with fine pitch movements up and down.
If you power through in chest voice alone, your throat can get strained, so it’s better to incorporate some head voice as you sing.
When you try singing it, you’ll probably find the tempo is faster than you expected.
The key is not to let your body ride the beat too much.
Core support is important, so engage your lower abdomen and try to sing straight without letting your voice waver.
Start by memorizing the melody—lightly humming it as you learn works well!
The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell
supercell is a collective of creators centered around the composer ryo.
There’s no official singer among the members, and for the vocals on their first album they used the voice synthesis software Vocaloid, specifically Hatsune Miku.
This song, “Kimi no Shiranai Monogatari,” was their first single, released in August 2009, and the vocals are performed not by a Vocaloid but by a human female singer, nagi.
The song itself doesn’t really have that typical “Vocaloid-song vibe”; instead, it’s crafted to make the most of nagi’s bright, clear, and cute vocal quality and singing.
So for women with relatively higher—well, slightly cute—voices, it might be a comparatively easy song to sing.
If you sing it with as much gentle expression as possible, it should turn out perfectly; above all, try to keep the groove alive when you sing!
[High Notes Warning!] Difficult High-Pitched Songs to Sing (31–40)
Secret of my heartKuraki Mai
This is Mai Kuraki’s third single, released in April 2000.
When she debuted, Japan was in the midst of an unprecedented diva boom, and she was often introduced as a “Hikaru Utada follower.” However, Kuraki’s vocals don’t have as much of the “black” element as Utada’s, and the song doesn’t require an especially wide range, so for women with relatively high natural speaking voices, it could be one of the best choices for karaoke.
There aren’t any difficult interval jumps either, so as long as you keep the groove in the English parts, you should be able to sing it really well.
Another tip is to avoid forcing your voice and maintain a light touch throughout—that’s key to making it sound good.
I long to see you now.MISIA
MISIA is a female singer with a five-octave vocal range whose solo rendition of the national anthem at the opening ceremony of the Tokyo 2021 Olympics garnered worldwide acclaim.
Her 23rd single, “Aitakute Ima,” written as the theme song for the TV drama JIN, is a sweeping ballad that portrays the bonds and the weight of life, inspired by letters from kamikaze pilots that MISIA herself read.
The hallmark high-tone melody makes the original key challenging to sing even for women confident in their upper register, so practice is essential.
Also, because the song features not only wide intervals but dramatic dynamics, be mindful when singing karaoke not to let the focus on hitting high notes turn your delivery into a monotonous performance.
Say I doTravis Japan
Travis Japan is one of the hottest boy groups in Japan right now.
Their song “Say I do” is their new track and has become a big hit, especially among young women.
Although it’s a somewhat laid-back dance-pop number, it’s more challenging than it sounds.
The main reason is the frequent use of low falsetto.
In the chorus, there are multiple phrases that switch between chest voice and falsetto, and among them appears a particularly difficult low falsetto.
Because low falsetto tends to waver in pitch, anyone who can sing this song all the way through can definitely be said to have a high level of vocal ability.
About meMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE is known for their falsetto and mixed voice.
A song that perfectly fits this theme is definitely “Bokuno Koto”! It was chosen as the support song for the 97th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
When you sing it, if you switch between parts sung entirely in falsetto and parts delivered powerfully with mixed voice, you’ll add impact and really impress those around you.
One thing to watch out for when switching vocal qualities is that if you change the place where you produce the sound, your balance will suffer and the transitions between chest voice and falsetto won’t be smooth.
Keep focusing on producing the sound from the vocal folds at all times.
The impression of your voice changes depending on whether you project it forward from the vocal folds or direct it backward.
Try different approaches, and when you sing while sending your voice in the direction that feels easiest for you, you’ll be able to produce both falsetto and mixed voice comfortably!
Osaka LoverDREAMS COME TRUE
It’s a tie-in song for Universal Studios Japan’s attraction “Hollywood Dream – The Ride.” It’s said to be a love song that portrays the bittersweet feelings of a woman in a long-distance relationship, using Osaka dialect lyrics and a vibe described as “adorably silly with a touch of melancholy.” When you sing it, pay attention to the bouncy rhythm.
It would be a shame if the A-melody sounded flat, so it’s recommended to keep a solid sense of rhythm as you sing.
The chorus starts with the syllable “na,” so the pronunciation should have a slightly nasal quality.
It seems better to come in a bit earlier than you think.
Since the overall range is on the higher side, keep your pitch from dropping by lifting your eyebrows and facial muscles, projecting crisply as if resonating in your head at all times.
If you sing it cutely in Osaka dialect, everyone around you is sure to feel uplifted!