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 will earn you praise if you can pull them off (231–240)
SUN SHINE!!!GReeeeN
It’s quite up-tempo, and just singing it without stumbling is tough.
If you listen without looking at the lyrics, you can hardly tell what’s being said.
If you sing it solo, it might be hard to find the right moments to breathe, which makes it challenging.
The very refreshing lyrics are a perfect match for the summer seaside.
MiracleGReeeeN
It was released in 2008 as GReeeeN’s seventh single.
The song was used as the theme for the TBS drama “ROOKIES,” which is about high school baseball, and it was selected as the entrance march for the opening ceremony of the 81st National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament.
It’s a very high-key song for male singers.
Taking on challenging songs at karaoke! Tracks that will earn you praise if you can sing them well (241–250)
Love SongGReeeeN
Released in 2007 as GReeeeN’s third single, this was the group’s first love song, written and composed by the members themselves.
About a year after its release, it re-entered the Oricon charts and went on to achieve long-term sales.
The key is very high, making it extremely difficult for male singers to perform.
366 daysHY
This song, included on HY’s fifth album after their indie debut, “HeartY,” was released in 2008.
It was chosen as the theme song for Fuji TV’s drama and Toho’s distributed film “Red Thread,” and became a major hit.
Apart from the chorus, the melody stays low, then suddenly rises in the chorus; with roller-coaster-like pitch jumps in places, it’s a very difficult song to sing in tune.
ZIPANGHYDE feat. YOSHIKI
This song has a relaxed tempo, but that actually makes it tricky—most people gradually speed up as they sing.
In fact, slower tempos tend to reveal differences in sense of rhythm more easily.
Also, because the song builds up a lot in the second half, you need to be careful not to get too excited in the first half and lose momentum later.
KanadeJUJU
Originally released in March 2004 as Sukima Switch’s second single, the version I’m introducing here is a cover by the female singer JUJU.
There’s a unique atmosphere to female singers covering songs originally sung by men, and it can be quite appealing.
Since JUJU is renowned for her vocal ability, I feel that elements like her use of different vocal timbres and phrasing make the performance even more demanding than the original in many parts.
However, because there are many cover versions of this song, it might be helpful to refer to those artists’ interpretations for sections that seem difficult to sing.
Comparing it with the original by Sukima Switch is a great example of how changing the singer and vocal approach can transform the impression of a song, reminding us of that fascinating effect.
With the hazy sky at my backJanne Da Arc
Not only is the key quite high, but the range is also extreme, so I think this song is difficult to sing.
It jumps from low notes to high notes in an instant and often drops back down just as quickly, making it easy for the pitch to waver.
If you’re confident in your pitch accuracy, definitely give it a try.