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
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!
BohemianKatsuragi Yuki
This was Yuki Katsuragi’s seventh single, released in May 1983.
It’s crafted as a rock song that brings out the full appeal of Yuki Katsuragi, whose husky singing voice is so compelling.
That powerful voice could easily hold its own against male vocalists! It would also be an excellent karaoke choice for women with lower voices.
However, no matter how attractive Yuki Katsuragi’s husky tone may be, please do not try to sing in a way that deliberately damages your own voice.
Speaking as a vocal coach, I want to strongly emphasize and caution you on that point.
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!
Cutie HoneyKōda Kumi
It’s Kumi Koda’s 11th single overall, released on May 26, 2004.
It served as the theme song for the remake of the anime series Cutie Honey, which was hugely popular in the 1970s.
While the original song still had a somewhat wholesome mood, Koda’s remake firmly establishes her trademark “sexy-cool” style, which is part of its appeal.
The vocal melody doesn’t seem to require particularly high notes, so please try performing it with that “sexy-cool” vibe that gets close to Kumi herself!
green liquorToukyou Jihen
A track included on Tokyo Jihen’s full album “Ongaku (Music),” released on June 9, 2021.
Remarkably, this is their first full album in ten years! The band’s vocalist, Ringo Sheena, has a voice rich in higher overtones, so those who struggle with high notes might think, “Could someone like me sing this?” However, the melodies in the A and B sections are designed to suit calmer voice types, so please give it a try.
There are a few high notes in the chorus, but since Ringo Sheena herself uses a lot of falsetto in her delivery, with some practice in that area, you’ll surely be able to sing it!