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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Take on challenging songs at karaoke! Tracks that will earn you praise if you can pull them off (351–360)
HOWEVERGLAY
GLAY’s songs are karaoke staples, but they’re still tough! Plenty of people sing this one at karaoke, but it takes considerable vocal skill to really pull it off.
The key is high, so start by practicing your high notes.
NeverlandJASMINE
Singer-songwriter JASMINE made a big splash in the black music scene, even serving at one point as the opening act for global R&B singer Ne-Yo.
Known for her powerful vocals, she has honed her skills even further and now delivers performances that stand shoulder to shoulder with the world’s best.
Among her works, the one I especially recommend is “Neverland.” It’s packed with techniques like falls, vocal runs, and hiccups, so be sure to add it to your repertoire.
Last SmileLOVE PSYCHEDELICO
I think the key is how much emotion you can put into singing the simple melody in the chorus.
The English pronunciation is also difficult.
This song was released in 2000 as LOVE PSYCHEDELICO’s third single.
flameLiSA
Homura is LiSA’s 17th single, released on October 14, 2020.
It was also used as the theme song for the film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train.
Since the movie was a major hit, many of you have probably heard the song.
The vocal melody in this track is not particularly eccentric or complex, so simply humming or singing along at a basic level likely won’t be too difficult for most people.
However, the expressive singing LiSA showcases—switching among various vocal techniques—is highly advanced, and reproducing that with comparable expressiveness at karaoke may be quite challenging for the average person.
At the very least, you’ll need to have both a solid, powerful high register and a convincingly gentle, communicative delivery.
This song seems like an ideal material for studying the use of different vocal techniques and the expressive singing that comes from them.
Tomorrow never knowsMr.Children
It was released in 1994 as Mr.Children’s sixth single.
Chosen as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Wakamono no Subete,” it topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and achieved double million sales.
It remains Mr.Children’s biggest hit single to date and is highly popular, but the key is very high, making it a difficult song to sing well.
Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK
This is ONE OK ROCK’s fourth single, released on February 3, 2010.
With this release, they made their first entry into the top 10 of the Oricon weekly chart.
To sing this song in the original key, you’ll need the ability to handle quite high notes.
Try to support your voice firmly with your core (abdominal muscles) and aim to hit the high notes without tightening your throat.
Theory of evolutionRADIO FISH
A RADIO FISH track known as a high-speed rap song with an inspiring message that stirs people’s hearts.
It’s marked by its brisk tempo and clearly articulated lyrics, giving listeners the push they need to take on new challenges.
Released digitally on April 18, 2017, it was premiered the day before at Lotte’s ACUO new commercial unveiling event.
This song, which delivers courage and energy for everyday life, strongly reflects RADIO FISH’s dynamism and commitment to evolution.
Brimming with battle-ready energy, it’s perfect for amping up a karaoke session or psyching yourself up.
It may be a bit tough to sing, but give it a try!