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 (141–150) where women with low voices can shine
Night Grooveiri
A track by iri, released on August 8, 2015.
It strongly conveys influences from Black music such as hip-hop, jazz, and bossa nova, and the frequent use of rap-style vocals throughout makes it, I think, one of the best materials for showcasing the appeal of low-voiced female singers.
However, what’s most important when singing a song like this isn’t so much your singable range as how well you can reproduce the groove.
So make sure to lock in the rhythm and practice so you can clearly “sing” the rests within the melody and rap parts!
Only on nights when I want to dieAina ji Endo
Aina the End is a singer who lets us hear a very calm, captivating low register! I found her simple, unadorned tone and singing style incredibly appealing.
It’s true there are some high notes in the chorus where she uses falsetto, but don’t worry about that—just sing simply and naturally, like she does.
I think it’s one of the best choices for women with lower voices!
Don’t give up on your dreamsOkamura Takako
Takako Okamura’s fifth single, released in February 1987.
Takako Okamura is a singer whose charm lies in a certain simplicity.
When she sings this song with her gentle, unadorned voice, just listening to it can make you feel encouraged.
Musically, there aren’t any parts that require extremely high notes, so rather than forcing a particular style, it’s best for each singer to value their natural self when performing it.
Try to sing with a soft voice and tender delivery.
The Refrain Is ScreamingMatsutōya Yumi
A song by Yumi Matsutoya (hereafter “Yuming”), included on the original album Delight Slight Light KISS and released in November 1988.
Yuming is highly regarded for her distinctive voice and vocal style, and this track—naturally—has been crafted to showcase the charm of her timbre and singing to the fullest for listeners.
In that sense, it can be said that it’s quite a high hurdle for anyone other than the artist herself to sing.
However, as a vocal melody, the range used isn’t all that wide, so I think it’s one of the best choices for people who aren’t comfortable with high notes to select for karaoke.
Be careful, though—if you sing it as an imitation of her, there’s a high risk it will come across a bit comical.
Of course, it’s totally fine to enjoy doing an impression as a “bit,” too!
Plastic LoveTakeuchi Mariya
It’s the 12th single by singer-songwriter Mariya Takeuchi, included on her sixth studio album, VARIETY, released on April 25, 1984.
The arrangement and production were handled by Tatsuro Yamashita.
It’s a highly polished work that lets you enjoy top-tier city pop sound.
Takeuchi’s vocals here don’t aim to showcase an extraordinary range or technical prowess, but that understated, in-a-sense unadorned singing style brings out the song’s charm to the fullest—making it truly a classic of the ’80s.
There aren’t any particularly challenging parts in terms of vocal range, so just be careful not to let your delivery become too flat, and have fun singing it with your own interpretation!
You Are the One Who Rings That BellWada Akiko
It’s Akiko Wada’s 11th single, released on March 25, 1972.
It’s a classic from the Showa era that’s been used as a theme song for many TV shows and commercials, and later covered by many artists! And what truly makes it a masterpiece, above all, is Akiko Wada’s outstanding vocal performance.
Wada is a singer with a very powerful, clear low voice, so simply being “good at low notes” isn’t enough to sing it like she does—it may be quite difficult.
Still, it’s a song I’d love women who are strong in the lower register to try singing themselves.
Just by listening closely to this track, you can learn a variety of vocal expressions using a female low voice!
FREAKELAIZA
Elaiza Ikeda, an actress who also works as an artist under the name ELAIZA.
Her song “FREAK” is a new track released in August 2024.
In contrast to its cute music video, the melody of this piece is largely put together with a downer vibe.
The vocal line follows suit, creating a similarly moody atmosphere, so it naturally centers on a lower register.
Overall, the track has a vibe reminiscent of Billie Eilish’s music, making it a great recommendation for women who want to make use of a laid-back feel and their lower vocal tones.
