No worries if you're tone-deaf! Easy-to-sing J-pop songs for karaoke
Recently, with the K-pop boom, the difficulty level of Japanese music has risen sharply compared to before.
Songs that use whisper voice and mixed voice have become standard, and on top of that, advanced vocal techniques like riffs/ad-libs and hiccups are now being demanded.
In this situation, it can be quite difficult for people who aren’t confident singers to find songs that suit them and are easy to sing.
So this time, we’ve picked out tracks that even those who lack confidence in their singing or consider themselves tone-deaf can handle! Of course, we chose them with karaoke crowd-pleasing in mind, so please consider adding them to your repertoire!
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- Karaoke songs for men in their 20s that are easy to sing even if you're tone-deaf
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Recommended for men (11–20)
Voice of the Seaurashima tarō (kiritani kenta)
Kenta Kiritani, who exudes a uniquely distinctive presence both as an actor and as a musician, released this digital single under the name Urashima Taro from au’s popular “Santaro Series” commercials.
With lyrics that evoke a sense of wistfulness and a plaintive tone featuring the sanshin, those familiar with the commercials may find the story coming into focus.
The sparse arrangement and slow tempo make it easy to sing, but because many phrases start high and descend, it’s crucial to nail the opening note.
Once you hit that first pitch, you can carry it through to the end—so take care not to miss the melody at the very start.
Dan Dan Kokoro HikaretekuFIELD OF VIEW
This is the song used as the opening theme for the anime Dragon Ball GT.
It was released in 1996 as the fourth single by the rock band FIELD OF VIEW.
The difficulty level is such that band members said, “It was the easiest to sing among all the songs we’ve recorded so far.” Don’t force your voice—stay calm and sing with a relaxed feeling.
together; along with; bothWANIMA
WANIMA’s “Tomoni” is a popular number both as a friendship anthem and a cheering song.
Its instantly catchy melody and positive lyrics are appealing, and it’s one of WANIMA’s most popular tracks.
Unlike their typically high-energy style, this song is written in a relatively lower vocal range, making it easier to try even for those who struggle with high notes.
The lyrics amplify a forward-looking mindset and convey a powerful message about facing adversity.
It’s a song that gives you the courage to take a step forward—why not sing it as if sending a message to a friend who’s feeling a bit down?
Blue BookmarkGalileo Galilei
This is a song by Galileo Galilei written specifically as the opening theme for the anime “Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day.” Its gentle lyrics, which evoke memories of one’s hometown and reflect the story of the work itself, are particularly striking.
The relaxed tempo gives the impression of conveying the message embedded in the lyrics clearly.
The tricky part comes when the chorus enters and the key goes higher; figuring out how to overcome that section will likely be a major challenge when singing this song.
bouquetback number
This is a song by back number, a three-piece rock band from Gunma Prefecture.
It was released in 2011 as their second single.
The straightforward message of love conveyed in the lyrics captured listeners’ hearts.
Thanks to its content, it’s also very popular as wedding background music.
It’s nice that you can sing the A and B verses without straining your voice.
Definitely try it at karaoke as a couple.
Bitter VacationMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE is a popular band with overwhelming support from young people.
Because many of their songs include very high vocal parts, I think a lot of people find them hard to sing.
That’s why I recommend Bitter Vacation.
Among Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s songs, this one has a relatively narrow vocal range, and the vocal line features gentle pitch transitions.
There are still a few slightly challenging sections, but since many people love Mrs., I hope you’ll give it a try!
Recommended for men (21–30)
Lemon piemakaroni enpitsu
With a tempo of 102, Macaroni Enpitsu’s “Lemon Pie” is characterized by being easy to catch the rhythm—not too fast and not too slow.
The overall vocal range of the song is D3 to A#3, which is relatively narrow for a male song.
The verses (A-melo to B-melo) are sung in a conversational style, so you don’t need to worry too much about precise pitch.
The beginning of the second verse is rap-like, and as long as your words lock into the rhythm there, it shouldn’t be a problem either.
If you keep humming the chorus over and over, you’ll likely find it very singable.
For the chorus, try practicing with humming.
The key is to hum lightly without engaging your throat too much.
