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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.

Female vocal songs where low-voiced women can shine (1–10)

rain checkyama

yama『rain check』Music Video
rain checkyama

Yama is a female singer-songwriter with sophisticated musicality who enjoys overwhelming popularity among women in their teens and twenties.

While many people associate her with a high vocal tone, her lower register is equally captivating.

A great piece for savoring her lows is “rain check.” Although the chorus is mostly restrained mixed voice and falsetto, the A section focuses on the lower range, making the song a showcase for the contrast between low and high.

Consider adding it to your repertoire.

Lovely FreakASOUND

ASOUND – Lovely Freak [Music Video]
Lovely FreakASOUND

ASOUND is a female-vocal band that has garnered high praise from critics and aficionados for their sophisticated musicality.

Their new track, “Lovely Freak,” is a highly intricate piece that blends elements of jazz, reggae, R&B, house, and hip-hop.

It spans a wide vocal range and is very demanding vocally, but it also features solid low-register passages.

If you’re a lower-voiced female vocalist confident in your abilities, this is a track you should definitely try.

soulELAIZA

ELAIZA - “Soul” (official video)
soulELAIZA

Elaiza Ikeda is thriving not only as an actress but also as an artist.

As an artist, she performs under the name ELAIZA and has created numerous acclaimed songs so far.

Among them, one track I especially recommend for women with lower voices is Tamashii.

Crafted with a synthwave-like vibe, the song stays in the lower register throughout.

Since the vocal line is fairly uniform, adding a vocal effect like autotune when singing it at karaoke can work well.

Female vocal songs (11–20) where low-voiced women can shine

Changeatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu

ATARASHII GAKKO! – Change (Official Music Video)
Changeatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu

The New School Leaders’ new song “Change.” They’ve been putting out more and more hip-hop-style tracks, and this one also follows that direction.

Both the hook and the verses stay mostly in the low to mid range, so you shouldn’t run into the issue of not being able to hit the notes.

To bring out the power, the low-end resonance needs to be solid—but that’s actually a sweet spot for lower-voiced female singers.

If you sing it with high energy, you can deliver an impact that rivals the original.

BOMBAERAMENGVRL x AWICH

RAMENGVRL x AWICH – BOMBAE (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)
BOMBAERAMENGVRL x AWICH

RAMENGVRL, a female rapper gaining popularity in Indonesia, has collaborated with Japan’s hip-hop queen Awich.

The result is “BOMBAE.” The hook in this track is especially striking.

The rap sections aren’t as notable, but the hook is mixed with a deep low end, making it an excellent match for women with lower voices.

It’s a track with hot vibes, yet it also exudes a cool sensuality in places—that’s one of its key appeals.

Tears aren’t just for show.Nakamori Akina

Kazari Ja Nai Noyo Namida Wa (2012 Remastered)
Tears aren’t just for show.Nakamori Akina

This is Akina Nakamori’s 10th single, released in November 1984, written and composed by Yosui Inoue.

Akina Nakamori is a singer whose appeal lies in her calm, low-register vocals, making her one of the best choices for low-voiced women to pick as a karaoke staple.

In fact, with this particular song, many people may find parts like the opening A-melody too low and difficult to sing.

Producing solid low notes is actually harder than training your high range, so when you sing this song, be careful to project properly so your low notes don’t get buried in the backing track!

BAD BOWYyouen kingyo

Bewitching Goldfish – BAD BOWY [Official Image Video]
BAD BOWYyouen kingyo

The R&B duo Yoen Kingyo, renowned among hardcore music aficionados for their authentic sound, groove, and flow, are also well known for their rich, low-register vocals.

From their catalog, the track especially recommended for women with lower voices is BAD BOWY.

While not an R&B number, this piece is rooted in reggae throughout; despite its gentle rises and falls, it features a consistently deep, resonant vocal.

If you’ve mastered fall techniques, the vocal difficulty is relatively low, making it an ideal song for women with low voices to showcase their unique appeal.