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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)

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!

Biting the second handzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.

ZUTOMAYO - “Bite the Second Hand” Music Video (Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni. – Byoushin wo Kamu)
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!

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!

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!