Challenge yourself with difficult songs at karaoke! Tracks that will earn you praise if you can sing them well
Even when you think, “I want to try this song at karaoke!”, once you actually give it a shot you sometimes run into unexpected hurdles—like a range that’s too wide or rhythms that are too complex.
What technical elements make certain songs difficult to sing? In this article, we’re featuring high-difficulty tracks that are especially rewarding to tackle at karaoke.
We also touch on which parts are challenging and what kind of vocal approach is required, so if you want to expand your expressive range as a singer, be sure to check it out!
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Challenge yourself with difficult songs at karaoke! Tracks that will earn you praise if you can pull them off (61–70)
Invisible SensationUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
A quintessentially challenging song by UNISON SQUARE GARDEN, characterized by a wide vocal range and a sense of speed.
The overall range spans F3 to C5, fitting the typical UNISON range.
Since it’s an anime opening, it starts right from the chorus and maintains a high level of intensity throughout.
When singing it, rhythm and breath management are the most important points.
Also, because there are fast passages and sections with lots of words even in the chorus, the trick is to avoid enunciating too sharply.
If you struggle with high notes, focus on diaphragmatic breathing and core engagement; you should gradually be able to hit higher notes.
It requires repeated practice, so don’t get discouraged and keep at it!
LetterUru
Uru’s “Tegami” will be released as a digital single on August 13, 2025, and it was written as the theme song for the film “YUKIKAZE,” which opens on August 15.
It’s a song that highlights Uru’s signature delicate, beautiful falsetto.
When singing it, pay attention to your breathing and the balance between low and high notes.
The beginning A melody and the section after the final chorus drop to around a low C3, so be careful not to let your pitch fall.
If you sing using your throat, you’ll carry that throaty sound into the higher notes, so aim to produce your voice from the vocal folds throughout.
Raise your eyebrows firmly and try placing the sound slowly in front of you to produce the low notes.
Also, since the chorus jumps up suddenly to higher notes, imagine resonating in your head and send your voice straight upward—this will make falsetto come out more easily!
Become a flowerRyokushokushakai
This is the eighth CD single by the Japanese pop-rock band Ryokuoushoku Shakai, released in December 2023.
The song was written as the opening theme for the Nippon TV anime “The Apothecary Diaries,” and its theme is said to be ‘a flower blooming in the shade.’ Haruko Nagaya, the vocalist of Ryokuoushoku Shakai, is a singer known for her bright, powerful, and resonant high-tone voice, and her vocal appeal shines through fully even in this fast-paced, thrilling track.
If you can master this song beautifully, you’ll surely become the center of attention around you! The key to singing it well is how crisply you can keep the rhythm and how expansively and powerfully you can deliver those high tones.
If you’re confident in your singing, definitely give it a try.
When you sing, be careful not to get thrown off where the rhythm shifts slightly at the end of the chorus.
Delusion:AllONE OK ROCK
ONE OK ROCK is a rock band that has garnered attention not only in Japan but around the world.
Their authentic sound, on par with Western music, conveys its complexity just by listening.
Among their songs, the one I especially recommend is Delusion:All.
This track features a striking hard rock sound and includes multiple high-pitched parts characteristic of ONE OK ROCK.
Singing powerfully while hitting those high notes is challenging, so give it a try.
unravelTK from RIN TO SHITE SIGURE
The classic song “unravel” by TK, the vocalist of Ling Tosite Sigure.
It’s a piece marked by deeply sentimental vocals.
Thanks to Ado’s recent cover, the song has surged in popularity again.
Whether it’s the original or Ado’s version, the difficulty is astounding: extremely high falsetto, shouts, and other challenging techniques appear throughout the intensely sung passages.
It also demands substantial expressive ability, so it’s difficult to master unless you have considerable vocal skill.
early summerAdo
Ado’s new song “Shoka” (Early Summer).
Ado can effortlessly sing in any musical style, but isn’t the kind of melody that brings out her charm the most one with power and intensity? This track is crafted to feature not only her strong vocals, but also repeated passages of delicate falsetto.
There are sections that lean slightly toward gothic rock, which also demands sudden, precise pitch control.
Since it requires comprehensive vocal ability, be sure to give it a try.
MoonlightHoshimachi Suisei
Suisei Hoshimachi, the VTuber who’s riding the biggest wave right now.
She gained nationwide recognition with “Bibideba” and has been churning out hit songs ever since.
Among her tracks, the one I especially recommend is “Moonlight.” In stark contrast to “Bibideba,” this piece has a moodier tone, featuring falsetto throughout.
On top of that, with its R&B flavor, it also incorporates techniques that verge on vocal ad-libs.