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Karaoke songs that are easy for middle school students to score high on

The number-one concern middle schoolers have in music is voice change.

While girls might not feel it as much, it’s a period when the vocal cords change significantly for both boys and girls, making it arguably the most difficult time to sing in your entire life.

For middle schoolers going through this, just controlling pitch can be challenging.

On top of that, recent Japanese pop songs often feature many high notes and few rests, which makes it even harder to aim for high scores.

So this time, we’ve selected songs that even middle school students with unstable voices can use to aim for high scores.

We also carefully considered how well the songs will be received, so be sure to check them out to the end.

Karaoke songs recommended for middle schoolers that make it easy to score high (91–100)

SHUJINKOKujira Yoru no Machi

KUJIRA YORU NO MACHI “SHUJINKO” Music Video
SHUJINKOKujira Yoru no Machi

Kujira Yoru no Machi is a rock band that has enjoyed immense popularity since the 2020s.

Known for their catchy rock sound, they produced multiple hit numbers in 2024.

Among their songs, the one I especially recommend is their new track, SHUJINKO.

While it features a sharp, punchy rock sound, the vocal range is relatively narrow, and it doesn’t require advanced techniques like shouts or hiccups, making it perfect for aiming for a high score.

Be sure to add it to your repertoire.

ACTORTomonari Sora

Sora Tomonari – “ACTOR” [Music Video]
ACTORTomonari Sora

Singer-songwriter Sora Tomonari, who has been hugely popular since his teens.

His greatest appeal is, above all, his songs that make the most of the lower register.

He isn’t necessarily a low-voiced artist, but because all his works have a narrow vocal range, he’s a very compatible choice for junior high schoolers whose voices may be unstable.

Among them, ACTOR is especially downbeat and has a particularly narrow range, making it perfect for aiming for a high score at karaoke.

The song’s structure is a bit irregular, so just keep that in mind while you sing.

Karaoke Songs Recommended for Middle Schoolers That Make It Easy to Score High (101–110)

AitaiKato Miria

Miliyah Kato - “Aitai”
AitaiKato Miria

Released in July 2009, this is the lead track from Miliyah Kato’s 4th album, “Ring.” It became a massive hit, recording 700,000 downloads as a ringtone.

It’s a medium-slow ballad, and for junior high school students—the focus of this piece—the key point will be how well you can handle its slightly mature vibe.

In terms of vocal technique, the challenge is how skillfully you can use the falsetto that’s effectively employed in the higher parts of the melody, and how smoothly you can switch between falsetto and chest voice.

The melody itself is a bit tricky, so if you’re aiming for a high score at karaoke, first memorize the original melody accurately.

While doing so, try to copy as faithfully as possible the breathing spots and timing.

That should also help you identify the preparation points for those voice switches mentioned earlier.

It’s a bit of a tough song, but if you’re confident in your singing, definitely give it a shot!

RirurariruhaKimura Kaera

Kaela Kimura “Rirura Riruha” [short ver.]
RirurariruhaKimura Kaera

This is Kaela Kimura’s third major single, released in March 2005.

For middle schoolers, this is another older pick, but it’s a super cool guitar rock song, so I really hope you’ll learn it and give it a try.

The melody doesn’t go extremely low or high, so it’s very easy to remember and simple, which means you can probably aim for a high score.

For the chorus, it might be even more fun if you have a friend who’s good at singing harmonize the upper part with you.

Silver Liningsutoreitenaa

Here’s a song by Straightener that was released digitally in September.

The title, “silver lining,” in English refers to a single ray of light shining through a break in the clouds.

The melody spans a wide range, but it’s still fairly easy to remember.

The C section that comes in later has slightly tricky tonality and may be hard to pitch accurately, so it’s a good idea to practice just that part thoroughly.

The rhythm is also at a tempo that’s easy to groove to.

merry-go-roundtonun

tonun – merry-go-round (Official Video)
merry-go-roundtonun

This song from tonun’s first album, Intro, sings about a man and woman who get along well but find it hard to develop romantic feelings.

The melody feels light and isn’t difficult to sing at karaoke, but what you should pay attention to is rhythmic accuracy.

Rather than being bound by the lyrics, try extracting just the rhythm of the melody and singing along to that—it’s great practice and will help you score higher.

As you can see from the music video, it’s important to feel the backbeat and the offbeats.

In conclusion

Thinking about voice changes, I’ve selected songs that are easier for middle schoolers to try.

I hope you can find the perfect track for you from these.

Start by practicing the one that catches your interest, and aim for a high score at karaoke! Hitting the right pitch is the most important thing, so don’t get discouraged and keep at it!