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A masterpiece with exhilarating high notes. An enchanting high-tone voice.

Even when we simply say “high-tone voice,” there are many ways to express it—from piercing high notes sung in chest voice, to a softer, more mature high tone that effectively uses mixed voice or falsetto.

In this topic, we’ve gathered a wide variety of songs that showcase the appeal of different high-tone voices, ranging from the latest trending tracks to timeless classics.

High-tone vocals are pleasant to listen to on their own, but once you can comfortably sing high notes yourself, you’ll discover even more ways to enjoy these songs.

We hope this can serve as practice material and a point of reference for those who want to learn how to sing in higher registers.

A masterpiece with delightful high notes. Enchanting high-tone vocals (161–170)

PLAYERSYOASOBI

YOASOBI「PLAYERS」Official Music Video
PLAYERSYOASOBI

This song was created to celebrate PlayStation’s 30th anniversary, with a theme centered around gaming.

Listening to it, you can really feel that distinctive YOASOBI style.

The chorus sits around E5, so the range is quite high, but there are constant call-and-response shouts in the backing vocals, which makes it nice because you can catch your breath while singing! That chorus is super cute and makes you want to dance, so it seems like it would hype up a live show too! When you sing it, enunciate clearly so the phrases don’t blur together—doing so will make it easier to hear and easier to sing.

Pay attention to your diction!

ifNishino Kana

Kana Nishino “if” MV Full
ifNishino Kana

“If” has a melody that conveys a poignant feeling right from the intro—it’s such a beautiful song.

It’s the piece my student practiced the most, and it holds special memories because they said, “I want to sing with a beautiful voice like Kana-yan’s!” and overcame their struggle with falsetto.

The highest note in this song is D#5, which is of course high, but I think the improvised falsetto lines at the beginning and end can be tough if you’re not used to them, since they’re sung with various articulations.

Those ad-lib sections sound so beautiful, so it’s worth nailing them.

With themes like “fateful encounters” and “hopes for the future,” I’d love for you to sing it to someone important to you.

A masterpiece with exhilarating high notes. Enchanting high-tone vocals (171–180)

I want to tell you how I feel (my love)aimyon

Aimyon – “I Want to Tell You I Love You” [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]
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!

Can I come see you by cream?zutto mayonaka de ii no ni.

ZUTOMAYO “Can I Come See You With Cream?” MV (ZUTOMAYO – CREAM)
Can I come see you by cream?zutto mayonaka de ii no ni.

The artist known as the “night-loving” Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni.

(Zutomayo) is a band characterized by vocalist ACA-ne’s soft, high tones.

Many of Zutomayo’s songs are stylish, so I imagine a lot of women feel like giving them a try.

If you sing them, aim to keep a relaxed feel overall without belting, and since the rhythms can be tricky, try singing with a lightly swung vibe.

In the chorus, there are parts with lots of words and some wide interval jumps, so don’t force it—keep it light in ACA-ne’s style.

Cinderella BoySaucy Dog

Saucy Dog “Cinderella Boy” Music Video <5th Mini Album “Lazy Sunday” Released on 2021.8.25>
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!

crimsonX JAPAN

X JAPAN – Kurenai (Tokyo Dome 2009.05.03) [1080P HD]
crimsonX JAPAN

X JAPAN’s famous and high-pitched song “Kurenai” starts off so relaxed that you might find yourself thinking, “Is this really that song?” For the record, that’s exactly what I thought the first time I heard it (lol).

It might be easier for women to sing in the original key, but it’s quite high for men! Toshl’s vocals are truly incredible—he not only growls but also maintains solid high tones throughout.

The key to hitting high notes is your core.

If your body wobbles, your voice won’t project forward, so make sure to support from your lower abdomen (tanden).

There are parts that feel like shouting, but if you actually just shout, you’ll wreck your throat.

Try to resonate in your head with a “Kyaa!” kind of image instead.

This is definitely a song you’ll want to add to your karaoke repertoire!

A bird that cannot flyyuzu

Yuzu “Tobenai Tori” MUSIC VIDEO
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!