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 difficult songs at karaoke! Tracks that will earn you praise if you can sing them well (151–160)
PretenderOfisharu Higedan Dism
The second single by the Japanese rock band Official Hige Dandism, released in May 2019.
This song also lets you fully enjoy high-tone vocals that skillfully use mixed voice, which has become a hallmark of many recent hits.
So, what exactly is “mixed voice”? Simply put, it’s a blend of falsetto and chest voice.
By controlling how you engage your throat and the accompanying breathiness, you adjust the proportions of chest and falsetto while you sing.
It’s one of the essential techniques for performing modern songs, though it can be hard to master on your own.
For now, try finding a comfortable key and give it a go.
apoptosisOfisharu Higedan Dism
This is a song by the Japanese piano pop band Official HIGE DANDism.
It was released in advance on streaming services on August 11, 2021, as the lead track from Editorial, which came out on August 18, 2021.
The song is currently being used in an Apple Music commercial.
It’s a very beautiful piece with a flowing melody.
Precisely because of that, the most important thing to keep in mind when singing it is to deliver it gently so your voice never becomes piercing, even in the high parts.
That said, there are sections such as the chorus where a gentle yet powerful vocal is required, which I feel raises the difficulty of performing this song.
Focus on the vocal expression, study and understand the original thoroughly, and then give it a try.
Super ShooterRIP SLYME
The rapid flow is seriously tough! At first, your mouth won’t be able to keep up.
Start by memorizing the lyrics, then get a feel for when to take breaths.
Singing with a few people might make it easier.
Definitely give it a try at karaoke with a big group!
Love The WarzSEKAI NO OWARI
This song sharply portrays the paradox of peace and war.
Its rapid-fire lyrics prompt deep reflection from listeners.
Released in July 2012, the track captivates with SEKAI NO OWARI’s distinctive worldview.
Combined with Fukase’s unmistakable voice, it’s not easy to sing at karaoke, but definitely worth the challenge.
It’s perfect for those who want to think about peace or take on a difficult song.
Sing it at karaoke and you’re sure to draw attention.
GAME OVERSIRUP
Singer-songwriter SIRUP is active on the R&B scene.
He skillfully adapts authentic R&B into a Japanese style, and his outstanding musicality has earned high praise even from hardcore R&B aficionados.
Among SIRUP’s tracks, the one I especially recommend is “GAME OVER.” The most challenging aspect of this song is, without a doubt, the falsetto.
Falsetto appears throughout the track, and on top of that you also have to add ad-libs, making it quite difficult.
Because you are hereUru
This was Uru’s first digital single, released in February 2020.
Counting CDs, it’s her ninth single overall.
Uru has revealed virtually nothing about her profile, cementing her image as a “mysterious singer,” but her vocal ability becomes apparent the moment you hear her very first note.
The chorus, centered on high notes, is of course impressive, but I think it’s rare to find a singer who can deliver the opening section—sung softly in a relatively low range—with such presence and conviction.
Because it’s a very beautiful ballad and she performs it so skillfully, many listeners might not notice how difficult it is to sing on a first listen.
But once you actually try singing it yourself, you may realize it’s even more challenging than it sounds.
Challenge difficult songs at karaoke! Tracks that will earn you praise if you can pull them off (161–170)
migratory bird[Alexandros]
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Released in March 2015 as [Alexandros]’s 10th single overall.
It’s an upbeat, lively rock number—very snappy and pleasant to listen to—but when it comes to singing it at karaoke, it’s quite a challenge: the melody stays in a high range throughout, and the lyrics are delivered at a fairly fast pace, packed tightly into the uptempo track.
The high notes at the start of the chorus, in particular, will lose the song’s power if you default to falsetto, so it’s best to aim for a bright, metallic high tone with minimal breathiness to keep the energy intact.