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 where low-voiced women can shine (21–30)
foreignerKUBOTA Saki
It was Saki Kubota’s debut single, released in October 1979.
She seems to have been 21 at the time, but even at that young age her mature voice and confident singing could be called astonishing.
The high notes in the section where the song shifts to a major key are great, but her richly resonant low register is especially captivating.
The song features a somewhat oriental-tinged, continental melody and arrangement—as suggested by its subtitle, “Theme of the Silk Road”—and I think its vividly cinematic expression is outstanding.
Child of the devilHiguchi Ai
This is singer-songwriter Ai Higuchi’s 10th digital-only single, released in January 2022.
It was reportedly written as the ending theme for the TV anime Attack on Titan The Final Season Part 2.
Higuchi, who performs the song, has a very compelling low voice, and you can fully enjoy its richness especially in the so-called A-melody sections.
However, the vocal melody has some quirky elements, and the chorus includes many parts that require singing high notes in falsetto, making it a somewhat advanced choice.
Still, it’s a song I’d love to see women with confident, low-register voices take on.
As mentioned, the vocal lines and the song’s structure include some challenging aspects, so be sure to study the original thoroughly before singing.
Female vocal songs where women with low voices can shine (31–40)
vexing lipsTakahashi Mariko
Mari Takahashi released her 18th single in May 1992.
Known for her calm and very “mature” voice and singing, Takahashi is highly acclaimed—and this song showcases that charm to the fullest.
It’s also a great choice for karaoke, not only for those who struggle with high notes but also for anyone wanting to project a sophisticated, adult feminine vibe.
Come to think of it, I’ve directed and recorded male singers covering this song several times in the past, and it brought out a different side of its appeal compared to a female vocal.
I can definitely recommend it as a women’s song that also works beautifully when sung by men.
Sweet FateUA
Released in February 1997 as UA’s seventh single.
It’s also her biggest hit, the only single she’s released to make the Oricon Top 10.
UA is known for her slightly soulful, husky, and low-toned voice, and even in this medium-slow, shuffle-beat, R&B-style track, those vocal qualities are brought out beautifully, creating a unique charm that other singers can’t easily imitate.
While the song calls for solid low notes as well as bright, resonant highs—making it a bit challenging for the average person to sing at karaoke—give it a try, and be sure to keep the beat from becoming flat!
forgotten bloomGARNET CROW
This is GARNET CROW’s 17th single, released in November 2004.
It was used as the ending theme for the TV anime Detective Conan.
Yuri Nakamura, who serves as the vocalist for GARNET CROW, is a captivating singer with a voice that’s almost boyish.
Thanks to the distinctive qualities of Nakamura’s vocals, this song is also one of the best choices for low-voiced female singers as a karaoke pick.
The vocal melody doesn’t cover a very wide range, and the tune itself is easy to hum and enjoy, so be sure to select it casually at karaoke and give it a try.
DiamondPRINCESS PRINCESS
Princess Princess (hereafter, PuriPuri) released their 7th single in April 1989.
It became a huge hit, reaching the top of the Oricon charts.
Vocalist Kaori Okui had always had a slightly husky quality to her voice since their debut, but around the previous single, “Let’s Get Crazy,” the band’s rock flavor grew stronger, and along with that, their songwriting seemed to fully leverage Okui’s huskiness.
In a sense, you could say this song completed the quintessential PuriPuri sound.
It’s also very easy to sing as a karaoke pick, and since there aren’t any extreme high notes, it’s recommended for women who find high pitches difficult.
friendsiri
A digital-only single by female singer-songwriter iri, released in October 2022.
With iri’s alluringly adult, low-register voice, this track is a perfect fit for women with deeper voices.
However, if you sing in a mumbling way just because your voice is low, you’ll dull the very appeal of that lower tone.
When you sing, practice producing a solid chest voice that resonates in the thoracic cavity, aiming the sound toward your lower jaw inside your mouth.
Also, the rhythm has a bounce to it, so be careful not to let it turn flat.
If you listen closely to her performance, you’ll notice she uses mix voice effectively in parts of the song where the pitch rises a bit, making this choice somewhat advanced.
Even so, it’s a number I highly recommend women with lower voices to try.