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 tough songs at karaoke! Tracks that earn you praise if you can pull them off (141–150)
DDDREOL
Reol is a female singer-songwriter who’s popular among young people for her sharp sound and versatile musical style.
Her powerful vocal ability, born from a distinctly cool vocal tone, leaves a strong impression, and her songs are crafted to be high-difficulty pieces that suit that voice perfectly.
Among her works, the one I especially recommend is DDD.
It features a K-pop-like musicality, and its fusion of EDM, hip-hop, and various forms of club music is truly impressive.
The vocal lines are equally challenging to match that style, so if you’re confident in your singing ability, definitely give it a try.
sailAina ji Endo
Aina The End, who made waves for possessing singing ability unusual for an idol, is now active as an actress and singer-songwriter, leaving behind many classic songs.
Among her works, the one I especially recommend is Ho.
It’s one of the most technically challenging songs in her catalog.
The most difficult point of this piece is, without a doubt, the husky-voiced shouts.
While many can sing delicately, very few can intentionally deliver a raw, rough-edged performance.
If you’re confident in your vocal skills, be sure to give it a try.
Blue HabitatKitanitatsuya
A single by Tatsuya Kitani, released in July 2023.
It was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Jujutsu Kaisen: Hidden Inventory/Premature Death.
The song features a fast-paced, exhilarating progression and a vocal melody that swings intensely up and down, especially in the chorus, making it a formidable challenge to nail at karaoke! At the very least, being able to smoothly switch your vocal delivery to match the melodic rises and falls, along with having solid rhythm and a strong sense of the beat, can be considered minimum requirements to sing this.
If you’re confident in your singing and vocal control, definitely give it a try!
DREAMERyamazaru
Yamazaru is an artist with many facets—actor, singer-songwriter, and entrepreneur.
He’s known for a catchy sound that mixes EDM and rock.
Among his works, the one I especially recommend is DREAMER.
The vocal line is relatively simple, but the chorus features very deep low notes, so you need to deliver powerful low-end presence.
It may seem easy, but it’s trickier than it looks.
Focus on clear diction and solid vocal projection, and try to master the chorus.
Real Thing ShakesB’z
B’z is a rock band known for having many songs in high keys.
Among their tracks, one that’s particularly difficult to sing is “Real Thing Shakes.” The highest note in this song is a very high A, known as hihiA.
What makes it challenging is that the note is produced as a chest-voice shout without using falsetto.
On top of that, this high note appears several times throughout the song, so try to keep your throat open and avoid constricting it when you sing! Also, the lyrics are in English, which can make it even tougher if you’re not used to it.
Practice well and try showing it off at karaoke!
New WorldBUMP OF CHICKEN
A 2019 release by the Japanese rock band Bump of Chicken.
It was written and produced specifically for Lotte’s 70th Anniversary Special Animation “Baby I Love You Daze.” I’m introducing it here as a “song that’s hard to sing at karaoke,” but the song itself is a catchy medium-to-up-tempo track with a simple, easy-to-follow melody, so if you’re just singing it casually, it might not actually be that difficult.
For the high notes in the chorus, try choosing a key that lets you sing without switching to falsetto if possible.
Also, you’ll be fine as long as you sing it while feeling the fun and the power!
I need your loveBeverly
It’s a track included on Beverly’s first original album, “AWESOME,” released in 2017.
Chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama CRISIS: Public Security Mobile Investigation Unit Special Investigation Team, it showcases Beverly’s unparalleled, piercing high notes and extraordinary vocal power—making it a very difficult song to sing.