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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Recommended for women (11–20)
pupilŌhara Sakurako
This is Sakurako Ohara’s third single overall, released in January 2015.
The song certainly has a very straightforward melody and seems easy to sing, but the key point is whether you can use your falsetto well in the high parts of the chorus.
If you’re not comfortable with falsetto, lowering the key a little might make it easier to sing.
Try to sing in a way that clearly brings out the contrast between the chorus and the other sections.
Cosmic TreatPerfume
Perfume’s new song “Cosmic Treat.” While Perfume has traditionally focused on dance-techno, in recent years they’ve leaned more toward genres that were trendy in the 1980s, such as synth-pop and synthwave.
This track falls into those categories as well, and it’s shaped around a synth-pop approach that emphasizes the backing track.
As a result, the vocal lines are understated and very easy to sing.
There are no high notes either, so as long as you keep the rhythm in mind, even someone who’s not a strong singer might be able to score high at karaoke.
Don’t cheat on me.Koresawa
Singer-songwriter Koresawa, whose catchy lyrics and strong thematic style have earned her immense support from women, is hugely popular.
If you’re a woman in your teens to early thirties, chances are you’ve heard her songs at least once.
Among her tracks, the one I especially recommend is Uwaki Shitara Akan de (“Don’t You Dare Cheat”).
It’s a pop-leaning, slightly funky song, but the vocal line is very simple with no difficult high notes.
As long as you focus on rhythm and pitch, you should be able to aim for a high score at karaoke.
Hello, Again ~A Place That’s Been Around Since Long Ago~My Little Lover
This song was a massive hit in the mid-1990s and can be considered My Little Lover’s breakthrough track.
It’s composed of sections with a fairly consistent pitch, so even if you sing it with a low-key, almost monotone delivery, it still works well.
It’s actually a song that suits people who aren’t very confident singers—being a bit shy fits perfectly—so it’s a great recommendation for those who aren’t comfortable with karaoke.
planetariumOtsuka Ai
It’s Ai Otsuka’s 10th single, released on September 21, 2005.
It was also used as an image song for the TBS drama “Boys Over Flowers.” It’s a slow-tempo track sung in a consistently understated manner, and the vocal melody is very simple, so even people who usually feel uneasy about singing should find it relatively easy to sing.
If you try to place your voice toward the upper palate when you sing, you can achieve a cute tone with bright, high overtones similar to Ai Otsuka’s own voice, so if you’re interested, give that kind of practice a try.
As mentioned, the melody is simple, making it great material for that kind of practice!
Recommended for women (21–30)
I wanted to see you.AKB48
AKB48’s “Aitakatta” is a classic hype song! If you put it on at karaoke, people around you will likely sing along, so even if you’re tone-deaf, you can sing with confidence.
The song structure isn’t difficult—it repeats the same melody.
I don’t think it’s hard to learn, either.
The vocal range is G3–D5, and the chorus is a bit high, but since it’s an idol song, if you sing with a smile, lifting your facial muscles and projecting clearly, your voice will come out smoothly and you’ll enjoy singing it! The key is to sing out without worrying about pitch.
I am a bear.Utada Hikaru
It’s a humorous, gentle song with a nursery-rhyme feel.
Even people who are tone-deaf might be able to sing it comfortably without trying too hard.
At just two and a half minutes, it’s short, so it could be nice to remember as a soothing tune.
The overall vocal range is A3 to C5.
It may be a bit high, but if you sing in a soft tone, your voice will naturally lean on falsetto, which suits the song’s atmosphere.
Swaying side to side as you sing makes it even cuter! The lyrics and music are by Hikaru Utada, and the lyrics sound like a child speaking—that’s part of what makes it so charming.
There’s even a section with a greeting in French, blending playfulness and sophistication for a fun touch.
Try adding it to your karaoke lineup when you want a little break!