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 (21–30)
AdrenaNEW!YOASOBI
A light and poppy song quintessentially YOASOBI, released digitally on January 4, 2026.
It was written as the opening theme for the TV anime “Hana Zakari no Kimitachi e.” While it sounds cute, the melody has a brisk tempo with fine pitch movements up and down.
If you power through in chest voice alone, your throat can get strained, so it’s better to incorporate some head voice as you sing.
When you try singing it, you’ll probably find the tempo is faster than you expected.
The key is not to let your body ride the beat too much.
Core support is important, so engage your lower abdomen and try to sing straight without letting your voice waver.
Start by memorizing the melody—lightly humming it as you learn works well!
BibbidebaHoshimachi Suisei
Suisei Hoshimachi’s “Bibideba” became a hot topic on YouTube in 2024 as an “insanely difficult rap” and a “top-tier challenge” song—have you heard of it? Some of my students actually tried it, and when I taught it, I felt that on a first pass it’s quite hard and the melody is tough to anticipate.
Beyond rhythm and pitch, it includes rapid-fire sections and rap parts—there are lots of elements packed in.
If you can master it, it’s a super fun and satisfying song to sing! In the chorus, many phrase endings switch to head voice, so lift your facial muscles and keep centering your pitch between the eyebrows, imagining the sound traveling from the brow up through the head as you transition to head voice.
Raising your hand toward your head while singing can make the visualization easier and help the voice come out more freely.
For the word-heavy sections, don’t try to articulate every syllable crisply; instead, let the words flow so they ride the melody as you sing.
Challenge tough songs at karaoke! Tracks that will earn you praise if you can pull them off (31–40)
HeavenMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s new song “Heaven.” When it comes to Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, Motoki Omori’s high-tone voice is arguably the most striking feature, and this track makes full use of his upper register throughout.
In addition to extremely high mixed voice and falsetto, the song even opens with a very low phrase.
The low part is brief, but the overall vocal range of the piece is exceptionally wide, making it no exaggeration to call this an extraordinarily difficult song.
ANTENNAMrs. GREEN APPLE
The lead track from Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s fifth album, ANTENNA, released in July 2023.
It serves as the Japan national team’s support song for Fuji TV’s World Cup Volleyball 2023.
The song features a melody with complex rises and falls, paired with vocals that skillfully switch techniques in response—making it a highly rewarding challenge for advanced karaoke singers.
Be sure to sing it in a way that preserves the original’s sense of uplift and exhilarating speed!
Mephistojoōbachi
Queen Bee is a band that enjoys immense support from both the industry and the general public for their distinctive musicality and visuals.
The vocals by Avu-chan are breathtaking; the way she weaves low and high registers together gives her singing a powerful edge that sets it apart from the rest.
A track that especially showcases her vocal prowess is Mephisto.
In the chorus, she uses falsetto that isn’t merely high—it’s interlaced with bursts of low notes.
Combined with frequent long tones, it’s a song that demands considerable vocal skill.
Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE
This is Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s seventh digital-only single, released in April 2023.
It was written as the theme song for the ABC TV/TV Asahi drama series “Even If It’s Just for Sunday Night.” Motoki Omori, the vocalist of Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, is known for a voice that carries a touch of boyish charm, and in this track he delivers a superb vocal performance, shifting seamlessly from powerful chest voice to delicate falsetto.
The fluid switching of vocal registers throughout the song is a key point for singing it well, so be sure to study the original carefully and give it a try—then soak up the spotlight from those around you!
You, the Sheep, and the BlueRADWIMPS
Released on March 9, 2011, this is an anthem of youth that sprints full-throttle through the present moment! If you can nail it at karaoke, it’s a song that can make you a performer who turns racing emotions into sound! The overall vocal range is E3 to A#4, which isn’t too high for RADWIMPS, so you likely won’t struggle with the belted parts.
However, there are many rapid-fire spoken lines, so you need to lock them firmly to the melody.
Rather than enunciating crisply, try to catch each tiny note with your voice.
Think of it like saying tongue twisters, and you’ll be fine!