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[Bonus points] Songs where it's easy to execute falls. Carefully selected popular tracks to help you grasp the technique.
When you’re singing karaoke, it looks cool if you can casually nail a fall, doesn’t it?This technique, where you smoothly drop the pitch at the end of a note, adds emotion and allure to your singing.But you might be wondering, “Which songs should I practice with?” or “Are there songs where falls are easier to do?”In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of songs that make it easy to incorporate falls naturally in karaoke.From tracks you can try casually to ones you’ll want to really dig into, we’ve gathered a wide range—so go ahead and find the perfect song for you!
[Bonus Points] Songs that make it easy to perform falls. Carefully selected popular tracks to grasp the knack (1–10)
Thanks.NEW!DREAMS COME TRUE
It’s a ballad known for its bittersweet yet warm lyrics that encourage a heartbroken friend, and for portraying friendship against an urban backdrop.
Among DREAMS COME TRUE’s songs, the vocal range isn’t excessively high, so many people may find it relatively easy to sing.
From the very beginning, if you deliberately drop the pitch at the ends of phrases, or consciously sustain notes and then relax at the very end, there are many spots where you can create a fall.
If you cut off the phrase endings, it won’t become a fall, so the key is to leave the tail of the note hanging.
Try guiding with your hand and letting the breath flow as you sing.
May it be filled with kindnessNEW!JUJU
One of JUJU’s signature songs, it’s a gentle, heartfelt ballad.
By using falls in the singing, you can bring out a more wistful, mature atmosphere.
In “Yasashisa de Afureru You ni,” there are many parts where the melody doesn’t cut off at the end of phrases, but rather lingers softly.
Especially in the chorus, most of the phrase endings are sung with a slight sustain, so if you articulate the vowels clearly, a natural fall will occur.
Try to sing without pushing too hard—let the sound flow as you ease off.
A Lump of LoveNEW!KinKi Kids
Since it’s a self-produced song by the two of them, created when they were just 22, it’s a hugely popular classic among fans, so I imagine many people actually sing it, right? In particular, falls are a highly effective technique for creating a bittersweet, ballad-like atmosphere, and if you imitate their singing style, they’ll likely come out naturally.
I think it’s especially good to reference Tsuyoshi’s singing more than Koichi’s.
Always sing as if you’re exhaling, with the image of dropping the pitch at the end of phrases.
Be careful not to constrict your throat too much.
SignNEW!Mr.Children
This is a love song written specifically for the TBS drama “Orange Days.” Rather than flashy climaxes or a forceful message, it’s praised as a heartwarming, realistic love song that captures the everyday feelings of “frustration and reality.” Because Masatoshi Sakurai’s distinctive falls are used frequently in the vocals, incorporating them into your singing really enhances the atmosphere.
Use plenty of breath and release your breath as you relax at the end of phrases.
It may help to extend the note slightly and then articulate and fade out on the vowel.
Cinderella BoyNEW!Saucy Dog
It caught on through platforms like TikTok, and its bittersweet lyrics especially resonated with younger listeners, turning it into a long-running hit.
It’s said to be the first song for which vocalist Shinya Ishihara wrote the lyrics from a “female perspective.” The focal points of Cinderella Boy are the A-melody lines that end with N-sounds and the chorus.
Since the key is high, it’s important to use your breath properly without shouting; adding a breathy tone creates a sigh-like quality and makes it easier to drop the line endings.
Try approaching the ends of phrases as if you’re exhaling a sigh.