Female vocal songs where women with low voices can shine
In Japan, where a high voice is often considered “good,” the reason originally lies in the country’s agrarian roots.
To communicate by voice with farmers working at a distance, a higher, more intelligible pitch was more convenient; thus, in Japan and other agrarian Asian societies, people with higher voices have traditionally been preferred.
However, when it comes to singing, higher is not always better!
In fact, lower voices have overwhelming advantages in overtones and resonance.
So this time, we’ve picked out songs that bring out the maximum charm of women with lower voices!
Of course, we also selected them with karaoke appeal in mind, so if you’re a woman with a drinking party or group date coming up, this is a must-see.
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Female vocal songs (61–70) where women with low voices can shine
Kiss the windGLIM SPANKY
GLIM SPANKY is a two-piece rock band gaining attention across generations for their husky-voiced female vocalist.
While the husky tone often stands out, she is also a low-register female singer.
Their song “Kaze ni Kiss wo Shite” is a must-recommend for low-voiced women.
With its relatively narrow range and catchy vocal lines, it lets you emphasize the low notes well despite its low difficulty.
It’s a must-listen for low-voiced women who want to sing a bright, upbeat track!
Negotiationyouen kingyo
An R&B duo in Japan known for their exceptional taste and highly regarded by hardcore music aficionados, Yoen Kingyo.
Their signature is R&B with a strong hip-hop flavor, and while they remain under the radar, they’ve created numerous hidden gems.
Their new track, “Negotiation,” is a neo-soul piece reminiscent of Erykah Badu and Lauryn Hill, featuring melodic rap and exquisitely layered choruses.
Since every part sits in the low to low-mid range, it definitely demands groove, but in terms of vocal range, it’s a very singable song for women with lower voices.
Lonely Tropical FishWink
Wink’s fifth single, released in July 1989.
Perhaps because Wink themselves had such a strong idol-unit vibe, the relaxed, unforced singing style here is used to great effect.
At the time of this release, Eurobeat and dance-beat styles were gaining momentum, and I think the songwriting—layering an easy-to-sing melody with a touch of wistfulness that appeals to Japanese listeners over those arrangements—is superb.
Overall, it feels very much like a “professional job” in crafting a hit song.
And of course, even women who aren’t comfortable with high notes can enjoy singing it at karaoke with confidence!
hugiri
A single by iri released in January 2024.
It was apparently written specifically as the CM song for JR East’s “JR SKISKI.” Laid over a backing track crafted as a piano ballad that makes you feel wonderfully at ease just by listening, iri’s deep, expressively nuanced vocals sound incredibly compelling.
To recreate this in karaoke, being able to produce a rich, low register is essential! In other words, if you’re a woman who excels at lower notes, there’s no reason not to sing this one.
There are also sections—especially around the chorus—where the vocals go high in falsetto, so practice singing those as softly and smoothly as possible.
Futabaaimyon
This is Aimyon’s fourth digital-only single, released on March 24, 2022.
It was released as the theme song for NHK’s “Aimyon 18 Festival.” Aimyon is a highly compelling singer with a slightly husky voice, and that vocal quality shines through in this track as well.
In particular, the slightly relaxed delivery heard in the A melody, which is centered on the lower register, helps create a clear contrast with the brighter, more resonant vocals in the latter half of the B melody through the chorus, adding dynamic contour to the song.
Stars on EarthNakajima Miyuki
Miyuki Nakajima’s 37th single, released in July 2000.
It was created as the theme song for NHK’s popular program “Project X,” which was a hot topic for a time.
As for Nakajima’s vocals, it’s true you won’t hear extreme high notes, and her voice could be described as attractively rich in the lower register.
But in her case, more than anything else, it’s fair to say the real appeal lies in her one-of-a-kind, distinctive vocal expression itself.
I do think it’s an easy song for women who struggle with high notes to sing at karaoke, but if you go for an imitation-style delivery, it might come off a bit comical, so that’s something to be careful about when performing it.
Of course, presenting it explicitly as an impression/impersonation bit is also an option (lol).
I want to protect youMatsutōya Yumi
This is Yumi Matsutoya’s 17th single, released in June 1981.
It was written at the request of producer Haruki Kadokawa as the theme song for the Kadokawa film “Nerawareta Gakuen,” which was released the same year.
It’s such a classic of Showa-era New Music that it almost needs no introduction! The vocal melody doesn’t span a particularly wide range, so I feel it’s an easy song for anyone to pick for karaoke—not just those who are strong in the lower register.
That said, the A-melody sections in particular are great parts for low-voiced women to showcase the charm of their vocals, so please give it a try.
Yuming’s songs are known for their distinctive vocal delivery, so it could also be fun to lean into an impression-style approach when you sing!