[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 women (ages 11–20)
cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai
Ai Otsuka’s second single, released in December 2003.
It was selected as the opening theme for the music program COUNT DOWN TV for December 2003, and later used as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s variety show Mecha-Mecha Iketeru! in 2004.
Musically, it’s a quintessential 2000s girls’ pop track, featuring a light, upbeat rhythm with a poppy, simple, and accessible melody, making it very easy to sing at karaoke.
It’s an ideal choice if you’re aiming for a high karaoke score.
Sing it brightly, with energy, and have fun!
secret base 〜What You Gave Me〜ZONE
ZONE’s third single, released in August 2001.
It was also used as the ending theme for the drama “Kids War 3” starring Mao Inoue, so many of you may already know it.
Considering that all the members of ZONE were still in their teens at the time of release, the vocal expressiveness you hear in this song is quite remarkable.
The song itself, however, is straightforward and familiar, with a touch of nostalgia, so it shouldn’t be too difficult to sing at karaoke.
The key to getting a high score is to deliver the beautiful melody in a clear, straightforward way.
Aiming for a high score on your own is great, but it might also be a fun song to sing together with friends.
For women (21–30)
User ManualNishino Kana
Kana Nishino’s 27th single, released in September 2015.
It was also the theme song for the film “No Longer Heroine.” By now, it’s probably become one of the standard songs sung at weddings.
I bet many people have performed it as entertainment at friends’ wedding receptions, too.
It’s a super cute melody that really makes the most of Kana Nishino’s persona—she’s never claimed to be a so-called “powerhouse” vocalist—so it’s exceptionally easy to sing even at karaoke.
If your delivery gets too heavy, it can spoil the vibe, so try to keep it light, bright, and cute throughout! That said, if you’re confident in your singing, it could also be fun to lean into your vocal ability and really show it off.
Precisely because the melody is simple, there are lots of ways to enjoy the song beyond just aiming for a high score!
The Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE
This is a song included as the 10th and final track on Dreams Come True (DREAMS COME TRUE/Dorikamu)’s second album, “LOVE GOES ON…,” released in 1989.
Although it was not released as a single, it is considered one of DCT’s signature songs.
Miwa Yoshida of DCT is often praised as a highly skilled vocalist, and some people might think, “Can you really aim for a high score with a DCT song?” But fear not! This song has a very straightforward melody, the pitch is easy to catch, and the vocal range used is set so that most women can sing it without strain.
If the original key is tough, transposing the key should easily solve the problem.
Since Miwa Yoshida’s singing style is quite distinctive, I’d say—speaking with a vocal director’s mindset—“Don’t try to imitate her exactly!” However, if you’re aiming for a high score at karaoke, it’s better to carefully study how she uses dynamics and phrasing in her performance.
Lingering Snowiruka
These days, “Nagori Yuki” is widely spoken of as Iruka’s signature song, but it originally appeared on Kaguyahime’s album “Sangaidate no Uta,” released in March 1974.
Iruka’s cover version came out the following November, in 1975, and became a massive hit, selling over 800,000 copies in total.
Now, if you’re going to sing this song at karaoke, there’s really nothing to fear.
True to its 1970s folk roots—and with a melodic sensibility that also fits Showa-era kayōkyoku—it has a very straightforward melody, with none of the intricate lines or rhythms you find in many modern songs.
Precisely because of that, it might be relatively easy to rack up a high score, but it could be harder to add that “just right” expressive touch.
It might be fun to approach it with the intent to compete on expressiveness.
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!