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[Karaoke] Songs That Make It Easy to Score High | From Classics to the Newest Hits

Vocal coachKubota Mami
After working as a voice trainer at a studio for seven years, I went independent in 2025. To date, I’ve taught more than 300 students. Honestly, I started teaching out of simple curiosity (lol). When I was job hunting, I stumbled across a listing for a “vocal instructor,” thought, “What is this?!” and applied on impulse. That’s how I became a teacher with zero prior knowledge—so I went through more training than anyone and studied a lot on my own. When I started teaching what I’d learned to my students, their responses were really positive, and that’s when I felt a real sense of purpose. As a teacher, I absolutely love those moments when I’m growing together with my students. As for my musical activities, I’ve been playing bass in a wind ensemble since high school and still do. I’ve also performed live in a band as a singing bassist, and sometimes I’m invited to sing as a vocalist only. Through vocal training, I want to keep using my voice and stay healthy and beautiful for years to come!
Former vocal coach specializing in Western musicRyo
With the motto “Learn the basics and enjoy putting them into practice,” I worked as a vocal coach specializing in Western music. As a teen, I questioned the idea that “Western music equals English,” and started listening to songs from around the world. Today, I devour music from over 80 countries and run a personal blog introducing tracks. I often listen to genres like nuevo flamenco, bolero, canzone, and R&B. I’ll keep updating articles daily to find the one perfect song you’re looking for!

The skills required for Japanese music from a while back and those for today’s J-pop have changed significantly.

Since a relaxed singing style is now the mainstream, techniques like delicate pitch control and a clear, airy falsetto are becoming essential.

This time, we’ve picked songs that match modern trends while still letting anyone aim for high karaoke scores without strain.

You’ll also find easy-to-understand explanations from a former and current vocal coach, so be sure to check it out to the end!

For women (21–30)

TouchIwasaki Yoshimi

Touch – Yoshimi Iwasaki (Full)

TouchIwasaki Yoshimi

Yoshimi Iwasaki’s 20th single, released in March 1985.

It was the theme song for the first season of the popular anime Touch, based on Mitsuru Adachi’s original work.

What’s interesting about songs from this era is that, while the arrangements go beyond the traditional enka/pop framework to incorporate elements that would later be called J-pop, the vocal melodies themselves remain firmly rooted in the conventions of older kayōkyoku and folk music.

This track embodies that mid-80s approach.

Thanks to this kind of melodic writing, it’s also great for karaoke: the pitch range isn’t too wide, and there’s no need to hit extremely high notes, making it a strong choice if you’re aiming for a high score.

As with Yoshimi Iwasaki’s original performance, singing with a clear voice and crisp diction will serve you well.

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In conclusion

To score high in karaoke, rhythm and pitch are more important than anything else.

In live vocals, even dropping a semitone can be accepted as a stylistic choice, but in karaoke scoring it will lead to a big deduction.

If you’re aiming for a high score, listen to the song thoroughly and drill the vocal line into your head.

With the rise of Western pop and K-pop, there are more high-difficulty songs these days, but at the same time, there are also more songs where it’s easier to fudge mistakes.

At Ragu Music, we update lists of easy-to-sing songs daily, so if you’re looking for tracks where you can get away with little slips, be sure to check out our other articles!