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 yourself with difficult songs at karaoke! Tracks that will earn you praise if you can pull them off (51–60)
50%Ofisharu Higedan Dism
Official HIGE DANDism is a band known for weaving elements of Black music—such as R&B and soul—as well as pop rock into J-pop.
They’re always dropping hit tunes, so many of you may already have some of their songs in your repertoire, but their new track “50%” is especially recommended.
This piece is characterized by a highly irregular rhythm, and the mood shifts dramatically in the middle.
In addition, true to Official HIGE DANDism’s style, it features many high notes and sudden pitch jumps, making it quite challenging.
Who am I?TK from RIN TO SHITE SIGURE
TK, the frontman of Ling tosite sigure.
Lately he’s been very active with his solo work, churning out hit songs.
Among them, the one I especially recommend as a particularly difficult piece to sing is Dare Ga Tame.
Crafted almost entirely in the higher register, this song features high-vocal techniques like mixed voice and falsetto.
Since most of it sits in the high range, some people might even get a headache.
If you’re confident in your vocal stamina, definitely give it a try.
Telecastic fake showRin to shite Shigure
A towering monument of post-hardcore where chaos and beauty collide! If you can pull this off at karaoke, you’ll become a performer who commands sonic-speed madness.
It’s blisteringly fast, with rapid-fire lyrics, odd time signatures, sharp switches between male and female twin vocals, and huge interval jumps.
It’s probably physically impossible to sing alone, so you’ll likely need a partner.
That said, there aren’t many people—of any gender—who can produce these kinds of voices… Of course, two women singing it is totally fine too! I have a great time singing it with my female vocal students in lessons.
In any case, it’s a stamina battle.
Crank your head voice and belt it out.
Your core strength matters, too.
Bling‑Bang‑Bang‑BornCreepy Nuts
In 2024, “Bling‑Bang‑Bang‑Born” topped Billboard JAPAN’s streaming chart and went explosively viral on TikTok—plenty of people must have sung it at karaoke! Since it’s a rap track, rhythm and lung capacity matter more than vocal prowess.
The tempo is fast—ultra‑fast rap—so groove and momentum are crucial; I think the key is whether you can lock into the rhythm.
First, memorize the lyrics well so you can really hit the beat when you sing.
If you let the words slide when you pronounce them, it becomes unclear what you’re saying, so pay attention to the vowels and articulate the beginnings of words clearly.
Rather than forcing each word, try to place each phrase on the melody—start by learning the melody, even just by humming!
Challenge yourself with difficult songs at karaoke! Tracks that will earn you praise if you can pull them off (61–70)
TAKE IT BACKDa-iCE
Da-iCE is a boys group that enjoys overwhelming support from young people thanks to their phenomenal performances.
When it comes to Da-iCE, their standout feature is undoubtedly their superb high tones.
In particular, their mixed voice is on an entirely different level of refinement.
The track “TAKE IT BACK” showcases the essence of Da-iCE’s mixed voice, featuring notably high mixed notes throughout the song.
Rather than being just any mixed voice, it’s a powerful, full-volume mixed voice with real impact, so pulling it off requires considerable vocal ability.
IKAROSKing Gnu
IKAROS by King Gnu, a song driven by an indie-style melody that sparked a boom from 2022 to 2023.
While its very relaxed tempo and expansive falsetto and mixed voice are striking, the truly challenging aspect of this piece actually lies in the low notes.
The highest note is hi C#—not extraordinarily high—but partway through the song, low-note phrases suddenly appear.
The lowest note there is low C#, which is quite difficult even for the average male singer, so it’s fair to say this song ranks at S-class difficulty.
Sunny dropNovelbright
A number known as a challenge piece for its wide range and continuous high notes.
The high leaps in the final chorus are especially an S‑tier difficulty point.
The overall vocal range spans roughly C#3 to F#5, which is quite wide, and you should pay particular attention to the switch into the high tones in the chorus.
Of course, if you just belt recklessly, you’ll wreck your throat, so be mindful of resonance placement and aim to let the highs come out comfortably.
In any range, keep the image of ringing the space behind your head, and as the pitch rises, increase your explosiveness.
Before singing, don’t forget to warm up with lip rolls, humming, and similar exercises!