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 (91–100) where low-voiced women can showcase their charm
snakeYorushika
Yorushika’s latest song, “Hebi” (“Snake”).
Since releasing “Aporia,” Yorushika has continued putting out lower-key tracks, and this new song is also arranged within a narrow range that’s easy for anyone to sing.
This work doesn’t feature the extremely low phrases that are characteristic of Yorushika.
Rather than being a “low” song, it feels more like a piece with a limited vocal range, and in keeping with that, the vocal line is crafted to be gently shaped with minimal rises and falls.
Because the instrumentation is somewhat subdued, be mindful of fade-outs and breathing when singing so the vocals don’t stick out awkwardly.
366 daysHY
This song is included on HY’s fifth album, HeartY, which was released on April 16, 2008.
It was selected as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama and Toho-distributed film Akai Ito (The Red Thread).
The lead vocals on this track are by member Izumi Nakasone, a singer known for her captivatingly rich low register, and I believe the charm of her voice is showcased to the fullest in this simple, quiet ballad.
When you sing it at karaoke, I encourage you to try to recreate this ‘depth of voice.’ Practice so you can resonate a solid chest voice while you sing!
love’s proofKōda Kumi
This is Kumi Koda’s 35th single, released in March 2007.
The title is pronounced “Aishō.” By the way, this single was released as a double A-side with a song called “BUT.” It also served as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama “Ai no Rukenchi.” Since it’s a track by Kumi Koda, whose appeal includes her somewhat wild, low-register voice, it should be easy to sing even for women who struggle with high notes—or rather, it might be a selection that really lets their voices shine.
There are parts in the chorus that feature high notes using falsetto effectively, so ideally, it’s best if you can switch registers smoothly there.
Of course, changing the key is also a valid approach.
A Midsummer Night’s DreamMatsutōya Yumi
It was Yumi Matsutoya’s 24th single, released in July 1993.
It served as the theme song for the drama “Dare ni mo Ienai,” the sequel to the much-talked-about series “Zutto Anata ga Suki Datta,” which became a hot topic thanks to the character Fuyuhiko.
Speaking of Yuming, she’s known for a rich, low-register vocal style that never sounds like she’s straining, and that appeal is on full display in this song as well.
In a sense, it could be seen as a model example of a female vocal that doesn’t rely on high notes as its selling point.
While I think it’s very difficult to recreate her unique atmosphere when singing it at karaoke, the range itself is easy for anyone to handle, so I hope you’ll enjoy it in your own expressive way.
Musically, it’s a pretty cool track that incorporates a slightly Latin-flavored rhythm and melody.
Moon on pampas grassShiina Ringo
Ringo Sheena’s “Miscanthus and the Moon” is actually a cover—the original song is “Gypsy” by the three-piece band Appa! The rock piano is super cool, and you can listen on YouTube, so definitely check out both versions! Like the original, Ringo Sheena’s version also has a very wide vocal range, from A2 to D5, so it might be fun for two people to split the low and high parts and sing together! Also, the low notes in the C section are quite challenging for an average female voice… This is your moment, dear reader! Give it a try and memorize it!
EclipseAimer
Aimer’s “Eclipse” has lots of breathy elements and isn’t a song where you belt, so I think it’s relatively easy to sing! Like the other artists I’ve introduced so far, Aimer is also an artist whose low register is really captivating.
Compared to her signature song “Zankyosanka,” this one has fewer high notes, making the pitch easier to catch, and the song’s structure builds up gradually rather than suddenly jumping high.
The rhythm doesn’t have any particularly difficult parts either, so if you want to sing something gently and tenderly, how about “Eclipse”? Try singing softly without straining your throat!
usyama
Yama’s song “us” doesn’t have many high notes, so there aren’t any parts where you need to belt; overall it’s sung in a whispery style, making it very easy to sing throughout.
The general range is G#3–C#5, and the verses (A-melody to B-melody) are on the lower side, which suits lower voices well.
The chorus does include some higher notes around C5, but if you sing them lightly with a falsetto-like tone rather than belting, it’ll be easier to sing without strain and will fit the song’s atmosphere perfectly.
Try delivering it gently and smoothly!