[Karaoke] Songs That Make It Easy to Score High | From Classics to the Newest Hits
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!
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For men (21–30)
Fujifabricakakiiro no kinmokusei
This is the third single by Fujifabric, released in 2004.
The song’s overall vocal range is A#3 to G#4, so it should be very comfortable for those who struggle with high notes.
With a tempo of 153, it’s easy to ride the rhythm and stay aware of the pitch bar.
The A and B sections focus on lower notes, so if you overuse your throat, you’ll end up singing the higher notes in the chorus with a throaty sound, making it harder to stay on pitch.
When singing, aim for a singing voice rather than a speaking voice, and make sure the sound comes correctly from the vocal folds.
Lightly touch the dip between your collarbones and try producing sound from there.
If the spot you’re touching vibrates slightly, that’s a sign you’re using your voice correctly.
Sing with the image of projecting the sound forward from that point.
For low notes, place the sound right in front of you; for high notes, aim farther away and use a quick, explosive release.
In all cases, produce the sound from your vocal folds.
cold; curt; blunt; unfriendlyRADWIMPS
This RADWIMPS song was released for streaming in November 2018.
It was not issued as a single on CD, and its CD release appears on the album ANTI ANTI GENERATION.
The music video, produced in a drama style, is also highly memorable.
The song isn’t necessarily difficult to sing, but the way the lyrics sit on the melody is somewhat distinctive, and compared to the hit songs from the ’90s and earlier that we’ve featured frequently in this theme, it doesn’t have a particularly clear, instantly graspable chorus melody.
So if you’re aiming for a high score when singing this song, you’ll want to study in advance and learn it thoroughly before performing.
It might be interesting to listen with an ear for how its characteristics differ from ’90s hits.
Above all, try to sing gently while maintaining clarity.
Beyond the Night SkySMAP
This is SMAP’s 27th single—so famous it needs no introduction—released in January 1998, with lyrics by Shikao Suga.
Now, if you’re going to sing this song at karaoke: perhaps because it was written for the idol group SMAP, the melody is very straightforward and doesn’t require a wide vocal range either high or low.
The key is simply how honestly you can sing the melody.
Still, in today’s J-pop scene full of complex melodies, the fact that this song manages to be so memorable while being so simple and narrow in range is a remarkable compositional achievement worth noting! Don’t overthink it—if possible, sing it together rather than solo and aim for a high score!
illustrated reference bookSEKAI NO OWARI
SEKAI NO OWARI often gives the impression of having many high-pitched songs, but the July 2025 release “Zukan” doesn’t feature belted high notes and has little range fluctuation, so it seems very scoring-friendly—you might even aim for a perfect 100.
The melody is also easy to remember since it’s structured with just verse A, verse B, and the chorus, without a new section like a bridge.
Overall, the vocal range, rhythm, and melody are clearly organized, so you don’t need any special techniques and can sing it at a relaxed pace.
To aim for 100 points, the first priority is matching pitch.
Try singing lightly with the image of lifting your facial muscles and eyebrows and sending the voice forward from just above the eyebrows.
Vocalist Fukase also tends to keep his eyebrows raised, so use that as a reference!
KobukuroIma, sakihokoru hanatachi yo
This is a song that was used as the theme for NHK’s Sochi Olympics in 2014.
Many of you are probably familiar with it.
Although it’s a song by Kobukuro, “Ima, Saki Hokoru Hanatachi yo” has a very clear vocal melody, making it easy to sing even solo.
As for how to feel the rhythm, taking it slowly and relaxed works well, but doubling the tempo also makes it easier to sing and is recommended.
The overall vocal range of the song is C3 to F#4, so most men should be able to sing it comfortably in chest voice.
Also, since it’s a ballad, creating contrast between the lower parts of the verses (A and B sections) and the lift in the chorus will enhance expressiveness and help boost your score.
Try to keep your facial muscles lifted so your pitch doesn’t drop while you sing!
single bedSha ran Q
Sharam Q released their sixth single in October 1994.
It was also used as the ending theme for the NTV anime D·N·A²: Dokoka de Nakushita Aitsu no Aitsu.
For men who were in their 20s to 30s in the ’90s, this song is a karaoke staple! Since Tsunku, the vocalist, isn’t exactly a “serious, technical singer,” the song doesn’t require a particularly wide vocal range, making it relatively manageable for the average person to sing at karaoke.
In a way, it’s a song crafted with the ’90s trend in mind, where being popular at karaoke was a key factor for a hit.
That said, Tsunku’s singing style does have some quirks—like the way he belts the higher notes—so if you’re aiming for a high score, it’s better not to mimic the original too closely and instead sing the melody straightforwardly.
SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu
This is the 15th single by actor and singer Masaharu Fukuyama, released in April 2000.
It became a million-selling hit, with total sales exceeding 2 million copies.
There may be some debate over whether Fukuyama’s main profession is acting or singing, but the mid-to-high range middle voice (mixed voice) he showcases in this song is quite impressive.
Even when singing it at karaoke, using mixed voice well can be difficult unless you’ve taken some vocal training.
Still, if you memorize the melody thoroughly and aim to sing as gently and softly as possible, even in the high notes, you’ll do well.