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 women with low voices can shine (31–40)
Standing on stageYOASOBI
Surprisingly, this song modulates near the end, but instead of going higher, it drops by a semitone first and then immediately rises again.
It really feels like the meaning of the title, “Standing on Stage,” is packed into this one track! Ikura’s vocals resonate with real strength in the high notes without her having to belt.
Carrying the voice with breath rather than shouting makes the sound come out naturally and leads to that clear, transparent tone! Many of my students sing YOASOBI’s songs, so I hope all of you will give them a try, too!
Living My Lifemilet
This is singer-songwriter milet’s 11th digital-only single, released in July 2023.
It was chosen as the theme song for Kansai TV/Fuji TV’s new Monday 10 p.m.
drama, “The Job-Changing Devil.” The slightly languid mood of the track pairs exquisitely with milet’s somewhat lower vocal tone.
You could even say that being able to sing this kind of song well at karaoke is a special privilege of women with lower voices! To make it sound good, try singing with a slightly lingering sense of rhythm and beat—that’s the key.
Keep that in mind when you sing.
Put ‘Em UpAmuro Namie
This is Namie Amuro’s 24th single released under her solo name, issued in July 2003.
During the era when she was racking up million-selling hits produced by Tetsuya Komuro, she actually had more allure in her mid-to-low vocal range than in the high notes often featured in Komuro’s melodies.
On this track, produced by Dallas Austin, the sound design is such that you could almost call it Western music with Japanese lyrics, which helps showcase the full appeal of her lower register.
To sing this song well, it really comes down to how naturally you can deliver Japanese lyrics with a Western-style groove.
A Little SongJUJU
JUJU is also an artist who brings out a gentle low register, and she has lots of easy-to-listen-to songs! The A and B sections have a calm feel based on the mid-to-low range, so sing carefully, one phrase at a time.
Also, the final chorus modulates and goes higher—the top note reaches D5—so it might be a bit tough for lower-voiced women, but be careful not to strain your throat or belt.
Sing with the sensation of a soft hum, imagining the sound resonating in your forehead and the top of your head.
Doing this may expand your vocal range and help you sing a wider variety of songs!
Lingering Snowiruka
This was the third single by female folk singer Iruka, released in November 1975.
Iruka’s version became a hit, but the song originally belonged to the group Kaguyahime, and her rendition was produced as a cover.
It’s a quintessential 1970s folk composition with a simple melody, and since the original featured a male vocalist, there are no extremely high notes; it’s an easy song to sing even for those who struggle with high pitches.
Iruka’s unadorned voice matches the melody and the lyrical worldview perfectly, making it clear why the song was such a big hit at the time.
Female vocal songs where low-voiced women can shine (41–50)
Roppongi HeartbreakAn Ruisu
Ann Lewis’s 23rd single, released in October 1984.
Musically, it’s a track that leans into the Japanese heavy metal sound that was starting to draw attention at the time—so-called “Japanese metal”—and it’s crafted to make the most of her robust, rock-inflected vocals.
That said, unlike metal songs that trade on soaring high notes, this one features a very catchy, easy-to-sing melody, making it approachable even for women who aren’t comfortable with high registers.
Don’t overthink the details—just sing it with cool, rocking style!
Playback Part 2Yamaguchi Momoe
This was the 22nd single by Showa-era superstar Momoe Yamaguchi, released in May 1978.
It was a major hit, selling over 500,000 copies.
The melody is crafted to make the most of Yamaguchi’s alluring lower register, so women who struggle with high notes but are strong in the low range should be able to sing it stylishly.
It’s important to clearly understand the placement of rests and use the space between phrases effectively when singing this song.
Also, when producing your voice, aim the sound toward the inside area of your lower back molars and resonate the chest cavity; this will help you achieve a cooler, lower-toned voice.
Listening with modern ears, there are quite a few elements—like the use of synthesizers in the arrangement—that feel very much of their time, which is interesting in its own right.
Give it a try and sing it cool and stylishly!