Ballad songs that are easy to sing at karaoke. Recommended classics and popular hits.
Are there many of you thinking, “I want to sing a ballad at karaoke, but I’m not very confident in my singing…”?
Actually, ballads are great for people who aren’t confident singers!
That’s because slower-tempo songs let you check your pitch and rhythm as you sing.
In other words, if you choose ballads with less pitch movement and an easy-to-follow rhythm, even those who struggle with singing should find them easier to sing!
In this article, we’ll introduce recommended ballad songs that are easy to sing at karaoke.
Use the songs we introduce as a reference to find one that’s comfortable for you to sing!
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Ballad songs that are easy to sing at karaoke. Recommended classics and popular hits (11–20)
planetariumOtsuka Ai
Ai Otsuka’s signature summer ballad.
It was also used as the image song for the drama Hana Yori Dango starring Mao Inoue, and gained popularity especially among people who watched the show at the time.
With its bittersweet lyrics and melody, it still captures a summery vibe.
There are parts with lots of words, but you can basically keep a broad rhythm and sing it at an easy, relaxed pace—so even if you’re not great at karaoke, no worries! Since the drama was a huge hit, if you go to karaoke with people from the same generation, even if you stumble, someone will definitely jump in to help you out!
HitotsuboshiKOH⁺
KOH⁺ is a musical duo formed by Ko Shibasaki and Masaharu Fukuyama.
They came together after co-starring in a TV drama and have provided theme songs for the film series.
In 2022, they wrote Hitotsuboshi for the film Silent Parade.
This song is captivating for its heart-wrenching, bittersweet lyrics.
I hope you’ll sing it with heartfelt emotion.
The tempo is slow, but there are moments where the pacing changes, so please pay attention to that.
SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu
Released in April 2000 as Masaharu Fukuyama’s 15th single.
It’s a very friendly, gentle song that slips right into your ears.
In terms of range, as long as you set the key appropriately, it’s written in a range most men can sing without strain, so even those who aren’t confident singers can hum along fairly easily.
That “approachability” is likely part of what made the song a hit.
That said, Fukuyama’s own expressive vocal performance is outstanding; being able to give such depth to such a simple melody comes down to his expressive power.
In that sense, it’s also a song I’d encourage those confident in their singing to take on.
sillyieiri reo
Singer-songwriter Leo Ieiri.
Among her songs, the one I’d recommend to people who aren’t confident in their singing is “Silly.” That’s because, even though many of her songs—ballads included—often have intense sections, this track maintains a gentle, calm atmosphere throughout.
One distinctive feature, however, is her breathy articulation.
If you want to really master this song, try to be mindful of that.
Especially in the chorus, using this vocal approach will make it sound better.
threadNakajima Miyuki
A classic by Miyuki Nakajima, known for its gentle, irresistibly hummable melody and heartfelt lyrics.
Released in February 1998, it became widely known as the theme song for the TV drama “Seija no Koshin” (March of the Saints).
The lyrics, which express encounters and bonds between people, have moved many listeners and made the song popular at weddings and in karaoke.
In 2020, a film of the same name was released, bringing it further attention.
With its slow tempo and few complex melodic turns, it’s a song that even those who aren’t confident singers can perform comfortably.
Lowering the key makes it even easier to sing.