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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 Make It Easy for Junior High School Students to Score High (21–30)

DoraemonHoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – Doraemon (Official Video)
DoraemonHoshino Gen

This is the Hoshino Gen version of the Doraemon theme song.

Above all, what stands out about Hoshino Gen’s music is its distinctive rhythm—unusual in J-pop—shaped by influences from Black music.

That said, there’s no need to overthink it: if you listen closely to the backing track and keep a solid sense of rhythm while singing, you should be fine.

The key is low, which is a nice point that makes it easier for men to sing.

RPGSEKAI NO OWARI

This is SEKAI NO OWARI’s fourth major-label single, released in May 2013.

The vocalist, Fukase, has a boyish, slightly high-pitched voice, so this might be a perfect choice for junior high school students aiming for high scores.

At the beginning of the song, the original recording uses a deliberately strong pitch-correction effect for a very processed sound, but don’t worry about that—just sing it normally.

If you’re not aiming for a high score, trying to imitate that effect could be fun too (lol)! There’s a slightly high note at the end of the chorus, and if possible, singing it in a resonant chest voice without switching to falsetto will make it sound even better.

Only for you, clear skiesYorushika

Yorushika – Just Clear Skies for You (MUSIC VIDEO)
Only for you, clear skiesYorushika

In voice lessons, my students and I often called it Yorushika’s “Sunny” series! Among those, ‘Just a Sunny Day for You’ doesn’t go too high in range, but the rhythm in the A section is distinctive, so knowing where to cut off and where to stop is key.

I think it’s easier to get if you listen closely to the drums and try singing while clapping along.

Also, make sure to resonate through your body so you don’t end up singing too loudly.

The human body resonates like an instrument—your head and chest can vibrate.

For this song, there are spots with falsetto, so it’s easier to sing if you focus on head resonance.

Try a gentle hum to locate where you’re vibrating.

If you feel it around your brow/forehead area, that’s excellent! Keeping that gentle sensation as you transition into your singing voice will give you a falsetto-based tone and make pitching easier.

The key is not to tense up!

Bitter VacationMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Bitter Vacation” Official Music Video
Bitter VacationMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s new song “Bitter Vacation.” Their songs usually feature lots of high notes and tend to be very difficult, but this one is different.

For a Mrs.

GREEN APPLE track, it has a narrower vocal range and doesn’t involve complex pitch changes.

That said, it’s not a low-range song either, so most middle school boys and girls should be able to sing it without trouble.

By the way, it’s only “easy” by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE standards, so if you’re aiming for a high score, you’ll still need a fair amount of practice.

Just-Woken Palm Tree (feat. Kaai Yuki)Yukopi

Yukopi – Palm Tree Right After Waking Up (feat. Kaai Yuki)
Just-Woken Palm Tree (feat. Kaai Yuki)Yukopi

Yukopi’s music is addictively surreal and cute, isn’t it? Among the tracks in this release, this song has been attracting attention lately.

As a piece that captivates with its worldbuilding, the vocal line—just like in the previous work—is arranged to be very easy to sing.

Released in July 2023, this upbeat track takes bedhead as its theme.

It sparked a huge reaction, hitting one million views on YouTube in just 8 hours and 57 minutes after release.

Among the songs introduced here, it’s one of the easiest to sing, so I especially recommend it to middle schoolers aiming for high karaoke scores.

Voice of the Seaurashima tarou

"The Voice of the Sea" Full ver. / Urashima Taro (Kenta Kiritani) [Official]
Voice of the Seaurashima tarou

This is a song performed under the character name Urashima Taro by Kenta Kiritani, who plays Urashima Taro in au’s Santaro commercial series.

The song sits in a range that’s easy for men with an average vocal register, so it’s often mentioned as a karaoke-friendly choice.

If you’re not confident with high notes, lowering the key by about two steps in advance should make it easier to sing.

As long as you take care of that, the melody itself is simple and familiar, so most people should be able to sing it without much difficulty.

Evoke the feeling of a vast ocean and sing it freely without worrying about the small details!

paprikaFoorin

Written, composed, and produced by Kenshi Yonezu, this song was also broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta.” Many of you might know it from Yonezu’s own self-cover version.

As part of the 2020 Cheer Song Project, it was created as an encouraging song with an easy-to-sing melody for everyone.

So rather than aiming for a high score at karaoke, it might be more fun to learn the dance from the dance-version music video and get hyped with your friends.

Of course, singing it solo and going for a high score is totally fine too.

It’s a very singable song, so definitely give it a try!