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[Self-made Diva] Ichikawa Yukino’s easy-to-sing songs

Yukino Ichikawa has drawn attention from early in her career for her consistently strong vocals.

Although her life as a singer might have seemed smooth sailing, she was forced to take breaks—first due to burnout, and the second time because of ovarian cancer.

After that, she made a miraculous comeback and continues to captivate many fans with her powerful singing.

That said, because her vocal ability is so high, many of her songs are quite challenging.

So this time, we’ve picked out the songs by Yukino Ichikawa that are especially easy to sing.

There’s also commentary from a former vocal coach, so please use it to find pieces that could work as your own practice repertoire.

Playlist

[Self-made Diva] Ichikawa Yukino’s easy-to-sing songs
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1eastThe Ephemeral WomanIchikawa Yukino
The Ephemeral WomanIchikawa Yukinoplay_arrow
Easy to sing with a low difficulty for recital pieces
2eastFarewell, Siberian RailwayIchikawa Yukino
Farewell, Siberian RailwayIchikawa Yukinoplay_arrow
Among Yukino Ichikawa’s songs, the ones that are especially po…
3eastFarewell SongIchikawa Yukino
Farewell SongIchikawa Yukinoplay_arrow
Nagori Uta is a Showa-era kayō-style enka song
4eastOrigamiIchikawa Yukino
OrigamiIchikawa Yukinoplay_arrow
A key to Ichikawa’s songs is a singing style that focuses on breathing and the tanden (lower abdomen).
5eastNocturneIchikawa Yukino
NocturneIchikawa Yukinoplay_arrow
Sing the stepwise scale carefully
6eastevening primroseIchikawa Yukino
evening primroseIchikawa Yukinoplay_arrow
Sing with attention to dynamics in an emotional song
7eastThere are nights when a dream just feels lonely.Ichikawa Yukino
There are nights when a dream just feels lonely.Ichikawa Yukinoplay_arrow
A nostalgic feel that evokes Showa-era idol songs...
8eastsnowIchikawa Yukino
snowIchikawa Yukinoplay_arrow
Yuki Ichikawa’s wistful, lingering melody leaves a strong impression…
9eastSnow Love BlossomIchikawa Yukino
Snow Love BlossomIchikawa Yukinoplay_arrow
Sing stepwise from low to high
10eastJe t’aime ~ More and moreIchikawa Yukino
Je t'aime ~ More and moreIchikawa Yukinoplay_arrow
Among Yukino Ichikawa’s songs, this one is something of an oddity…
11eastNostalgic match flameIchikawa Yukino
Nostalgic match flameIchikawa Yukinoplay_arrow
From classic enka to kayōkyoku and pop, spanning a wide range...
12eastCoral AnthologyIchikawa Yukino
Coral AnthologyIchikawa Yukinoplay_arrow
Low technical difficulty and easy to sing for enka songs
13easthay feverIchikawa Yukino
hay feverIchikawa Yukinoplay_arrow
A fusion work of enka and Showa-era kayōkyoku
14eastI miss you.Ichikawa Yukino
I miss you.Ichikawa Yukinoplay_arrow
An emotional enka by Yukino Ichikawa, a classic hit
15eastFalse Forget-me-notIchikawa Yukino
False Forget-me-notIchikawa Yukinoplay_arrow
A work depicting the feelings of a woman who abandons Tokyo to start a new life