Pick out the challenging songs that will earn you respect if you can nail them at karaoke!
Have you ever thought, “I’d look so cool if I could get through this song at karaoke,” only to crash and burn halfway through?Songs that are hard to sing hide plenty of tough spots—wide vocal ranges, complex rhythms, and blisteringly fast phrases that barely leave room to breathe.But that’s exactly why the sense of accomplishment when you nail them is second to none.In this article, we introduce a wide variety of challenging songs that are worth taking on at karaoke.If you want to test your limits or are looking for a spark to help you level up your singing, let this guide you to your next song choice!
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Pick up notoriously difficult songs that will earn you respect if you can pull them off at karaoke! (241–250)
grace noteAimer
Aimer’s digital single, released for streaming on July 4, 2021.
It was produced as the theme song for Episode 2 of the short anime “Yoru no Kuni.” It’s a slow-tempo track with a slightly languid mood, and combined with Aimer’s somewhat husky vocals, it may be extremely difficult to faithfully recreate this atmosphere when singing it at karaoke.
When you actually sing it, keep the gentle, breathy expression intact, and be careful not to make the slightly higher notes—like in the chorus—too sharp or intense.
Zankyo SankaAimer
This is Aimer’s 20th single, released on January 12, 2022.
It was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Entertainment District Arc.
Aimer’s slightly husky voice resonates with great charm, resulting in an up-tempo, cool track.
For those singing this song at karaoke, the first and foremost thing to watch out for is not falling behind the tempo! The lyrics feel densely packed and fast, so clear articulation may also be important.
The melody, especially in the chorus, features rapid pitch changes up and down, so try to switch your vocal registers smoothly.
And be careful not to strain your throat on the high notes.
ALONEB’z
B’z’s 9th single, released in October 1991.
Since it’s sung by Inaba, who is known for his powerful vocal ability, this is quite a difficult song to tackle in karaoke.
For most average male singers, singing it in the original key will likely be tough.
To produce smooth high notes, the most important thing is to avoid tightening your throat when you sing.
Adjust the key to a comfortable range for yourself and focus on relaxing as much as possible.
Also, while Inaba’s singing has a distinctive style, try not to make it sound like a mere impersonation.
DEEP KISSB’z
The tempo is too fast, and the chorus is too high.
The parts outside the chorus are also quite hard to sing.
It makes you wonder how the vocalist sings it and where they’re producing the sound from.
Be careful, as imitating their singing style could hurt your throat.
Merry XmasBoA
It was released in 2004 as BoA’s 15th single.
It was BoA’s first Christmas song, was featured in an Audio-Technica commercial, and became a major hit.
The song spans a wide vocal range from low to high, and the high falsetto in the chorus makes it very challenging to sing.
A selection of difficult songs that will earn you respect if you can nail them at karaoke! (251–260)
Mikan HeartC&K
This is C&K’s 10th single, released in October 2013.
While the soaring high-tone parts in the chorus seem fairly challenging to sing, the most difficult section is likely the low notes at the very beginning of the A verse.
When it comes to singing, many people tend to focus on the high parts, but in fact, low notes are harder to sing well.
To produce “solid, clearly conveyed low notes” like the artists themselves do, it’s no exaggeration to say that formal vocal training is essential.
When you actually sing it, pay close attention to the resonance of your low notes and how your low voice carries.
Osaka LoverDREAMS COME TRUE
It was released in 2007 as DREAMS COME TRUE’s 38th single.
The song was written specifically for Universal Studios Japan’s attraction “Hollywood Dream – The Ride,” and its lyrics feature a woman in a long-distance relationship as the protagonist.
With very challenging pitch and rhythm and tricky breathing points, it’s a difficult song to sing at karaoke.