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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 Easy to Score High on for Middle Schoolers (41–50)

LemonYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu’s 8th major single was released in March 2018 (with digital distribution starting earlier in February of the same year).

It was written as the theme song for the TBS TV drama “Unnatural.” To aim for a high karaoke score with this song, there are a few tricky parts in the melody, so it’s essential to check those in advance.

Once you’ve memorized the melody, there aren’t any extremely high notes, so as long as the key suits you, you should definitely be able to go for a high score! The rhythm has a slight swing to it, so be careful not to miss that—make sure you really get into the groove of the track when you sing!

Spring Dayaimyon

Aimyon – Harunohi [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]
Spring Dayaimyon

Aimyong’s 7th single, released in April 2019.

It was also used as the theme song for the Crayon Shin-chan movie.

Now, if you’re going to sing this song at karaoke: it’s very Aimyong-like, with an easy-to-remember, catchy melodic progression.

There aren’t really any particularly difficult parts to sing, so as long as you learn the song well beforehand, you shouldn’t have any issues.

It’s a song with a comfortable, big groove at a medium tempo, so even in sections where there are a lot of lyrics, try to stay just slightly behind the beat so the tempo doesn’t rush—that’ll make it sound even cooler.

At the end of the chorus, there’s a slightly higher note; be careful not to let your voice crack there.

flameLiSA

LiSA “Homura” -MUSIC CLIP-
flameLiSA

This is “Homura,” sung by LiSA, who enjoys enduring popularity as an anisong singer.

It’s the theme song for the movie Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train.

The film was a historic blockbuster, and its theme song “Homura” also became a huge hit across Japan.

The sweeping ballad pierces the heart and almost brings you to tears, doesn’t it? Many of you have probably heard the melody and pitch in various places and already have them down pat.

For this song, taking that as a given, let’s focus on expression.

Use breath control and voice volume control to add nuance to the performance.

That should also earn you extra points.

Flower of loveaimyon

Aimyon – Flower of Love [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]
Flower of loveaimyon

This work captivates with its heartfelt melody and poetic lyrics.

Written as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Ranman,” it was released in April 2023.

Inspired by the story of a botanist, the lyrics delicately portray love, hope, and sorrow.

Aimyon’s gentle voice warmly embraces listeners.

The chorus is especially easy to sing and pitch, making it perfect for junior high school students aiming for high karaoke scores.

If you master the use of falsetto, you’ll be able to deliver an even more captivating performance.

Dried flowersYuuri

Yuuri “Dry Flower” Official Music Video (Short ver.)
Dried flowersYuuri

This is “Dry Flower” by the male singer Yuuri, released in 2020.

It became a massive hit on various music charts and gained popularity especially among young people.

It’s amazing that the streaming play count has surpassed hundreds of millions, isn’t it? When you listen to the song, its popularity makes sense.

Comparing heartbreak to a dried flower is bittersweet yet somehow romantic.

That atmosphere may be what captivated listeners.

In this song, as soon as the chorus begins, a flurry of high notes comes in all at once.

Let’s make sure we can keep up with the song’s climax.

Love so sweetarashi

Love so sweet – Arashi (Full)
Love so sweetarashi

It’s Arashi’s 18th single, released in February 2007.

It was used as the theme song for the TBS drama Hana Yori Dango 2 (Returns), starring group member Jun Matsumoto.

Now, when it comes to singing this song at karaoke, don’t dismiss it just because it’s by a Johnny’s idol group! The melody is quite intricate, and especially with the sudden key change in the chorus, if you only know it vaguely, you might not be able to follow the modulation.

So first, make sure you learn the melody thoroughly before you try singing it.

To sing it like the original, you’ll also need to master middle voice, a technique that sits between chest voice and falsetto.

If you’re not confident, it might be a good idea to raise the key so you can handle the whole thing in falsetto.

I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu

Spitz’s eighth single in total, released in April 1994.

It’s crafted like a quintessential hit from the J-pop golden era of the ’90s, with a strong emphasis on an impactful chorus melody.

Because the chorus melody is so striking, the other sections don’t leave as strong an impression—another hallmark of ’90s J-pop—and this song is no exception.

So, if you’re aiming for a high score at karaoke, the key point is likely how well you can properly sing the parts outside the chorus.

There aren’t any particularly difficult sections to sing, so learn and internalize the song well, then give it a try!