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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 that are easy for middle schoolers to score high on (71–80)

Starry NightYuka

Yuka – Starry Night (Official Music Video)
Starry NightYuka

Yuka, a female singer-songwriter with an acoustic sound, is popular among teens and people in their twenties.

Having grown up overseas, her music carries subtle influences from Western genres like Black music.

Among her songs, Hoshizukiyo is especially easy to score high on in karaoke.

Its ennui-tinged, dreamlike tones and slow tempo make it easy to sing.

Give it a try.

Beautiful worldAimer

Aimer “Beautiful World” Lyric Video
Beautiful worldAimer

Singer-songwriter Aimer, known for her distinctive vocal style, has won widespread popularity.

In the Japanese music scene, isn’t she the queen of ballads? From her ballads, the song I especially recommend for middle schoolers is “Utsukushii Sekai” (“Beautiful World”).

It’s a classic J-pop ballad without complex melodic leaps, and the overall range is relatively narrow.

If you try to imitate Aimer’s vocal production, you might run out of breath, so try singing in your own natural style while focusing on keeping your pitch steady.

Fly awayPEDRO

PEDRO / Fly Away [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
Fly awayPEDRO

Here is a song by PEDRO, the solo project that Ayuni D started in 2018, paused for a while, and then resumed.

I’ve heard she also writes the songs.

It has a tempo that’s just right for karaoke and a calm melody—seems like something you can sing while taking your time to catch your breath.

The singing style is a bit lisped, but if you try too hard to replicate that, it might make it harder to stay on pitch.

Try singing with Ayuni’s clear, translucent voice in mind.

Night journeyYorushika

Yorushika – Night Journey (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
Night journeyYorushika

It’s Yorushika’s second digital single, released in March 2020.

If you sing this song at karaoke, you probably won’t feel that the melody is “difficult.” It’s crafted to be that simple and approachable.

One thing to watch out for if you’re aiming for a high score is the swung rhythm.

If your vocal rhythm turns flat, it will ruin everything, so listen closely to the drums and be careful not to lag behind the swung beat.

Beyond that, if you can sing with a gentle tone and expression like the original artist, it’ll be perfect.

Nagisa is the best!NMB48

[Official Audio] Nagisa Saikou! / NMB48
Nagisa is the best!NMB48

As a karaoke recommendation for middle school students, NMB48’s “Nagisa Saikou!” might be a great pick.

The lyrics revolve around a late-summer farewell, and the easy-to-sing melody line is catchy and neatly put together.

For karaoke scoring, “accurate pitch” and “keeping solid rhythm” are important, and this song is easy to sing thanks to its consistent rhythm and clear melody from start to finish.

Plus, the lyrics are made up of short phrases, so it’s easier to find breathing spots and maintain pitch.

Definitely give it a try to boost your karaoke scores.