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.
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A masterpiece with delightful high notes. Enchanting high-tone vocals (21–30)
I am the strongest.Mrs. GREEN APPLE
Originally written by Motoki Ohmori of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE as Ado’s 11th digital single, the song I’m introducing here is the self-cover version, which was included as the coupling track on Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s 10th single, “Sorange.” Ado’s version is wonderfully produced, but this self-cover also lets you fully enjoy vocalist Motoki Ohmori’s beautiful high tones.
In the chorus where the title is sung, the use of falsetto while never losing vocal power makes this a truly outstanding track.
To Hikarimiwa
This is Japanese singer-songwriter miwa’s 9th single, released in August 2012.
It was the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.m.
drama “Rich Man, Poor Woman.” It’s a track that lets you fully enjoy miwa’s bright, cute, and crystal-clear high-tone voice, and the major key with its light, buoyant rhythm further accentuates those vocal qualities.
While the song itself sounds very approachable and pop, in reality the melody features many wide interval leaps, making it quite challenging to sing.
If you plan to sing it at karaoke, it might be necessary to thoroughly learn the melody and lyrics in advance and map out a vocal plan—deciding which vocal techniques to use and where—beforehand.
A masterpiece with exhilarating high notes. Enchanting high-tone vocals (31–40)
MHamasaki Ayumi
It’s Ayumi Hamasaki’s 19th single, “M,” released in December 2000.
It’s one of her signature songs.
With both strength and incredible delicacy, this track was the first for which Ayumi Hamasaki herself handled both the lyrics and the composition.
Its calm, melancholic feel resonates with many people, which is likely why it has remained such a beloved song.
PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism
The piano pop band Official HIGE DANDism’s second single, released on May 15, 2019.
It’s a refreshing pop song in a major key that’s very characteristic of them, with vocalist Satoshi Fujihara’s bright high-tone voice enhancing the song’s breezy feel even further.
If you listen closely to his singing, you’ll notice that he’s not simply belting out high notes; he skillfully varies his vocal production according to each song section and specific lyrics, bringing the music to life.
In that sense, it’s also an ideal piece for learning how men can sing in high registers.
When you sing this, be careful not to strain your throat to reach the high notes.
travelingUtada Hikaru
This was Hikaru Utada’s ninth single, released in November 2001.
I think Utada’s natural vocal quality is, if anything, on the lower, fuller side rather than a high tone, but it’s impressive how she makes the most of that commanding voice while skillfully spanning a wide range.
She’s also top-notch as a practitioner of mixed voice, which is extremely important for singing contemporary R&B.
I’d even say that the term “mixed voice” became widely recognized among the general public thanks to her breakthrough.
Come to think of it, around the time she took off, I noticed a surge in my vocal students saying they wanted to master mixed voice.
She may be the original figure who established the basic approach to singing in modern Japanese R&B.
Of course, it’s not as if she invented mixed voice herself.
powder snowRemioromen
Remioromen’s seventh single, released in November 2005.
It follows a classic blueprint for this type of song: the verses are sung a bit curtly, then it shifts dramatically in the chorus, where the title appears and the vocals soar into the high range with power.
The sense of scene change created in the chorus is superb, showcasing vocalist Fujimaki’s expressive ability.
It’s also appealing that, rather than leaning into technical approaches like using mixed voice, he belts the high notes in his natural chest voice.
God of RomanceHirose Kōmi
Now widely associated with the image of the “original high-tone vocalist,” Kohmi Hirose released her third single in December 1993.
At the time, it was played frequently on TV as the theme for a certain ski equipment shop’s commercials, so anyone who is now in their mid-30s or older in 2020 has probably heard this song at least once.
Listening to it today, the overall sound production and lyrics still carry a lingering scent of the bubble era, which feels quite moving in retrospect.
As for Hirose’s high-tone voice, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call it the quintessential, orthodox high-tone vocal.
You can clearly sense her background, including the classical vocal training she received from childhood.
Delivering such bright, powerful high notes is extremely challenging, but for women confident in their upper range, this is a song you should definitely try singing yourself.