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 (41–50)
ResonantiaAimer
Included on Aimer’s seventh full-length album, “Open α Door,” released in July 2023, this track “Resonantia” serves as the album’s lead song.
It’s a cool, uptempo piece with a stylish, sophisticated arrangement.
Over that wonderful arrangement, you can fully enjoy Aimer’s slightly husky vocals.
For those who, like Aimer herself, have a somewhat husky lower register, this will likely be one of the best choices for karaoke.
When singing it, focus strongly on the lateral flow of the beat in the backing track so it doesn’t turn into a straight up-and-down groove, and even in the powerful sections, aim for as soft an attack as possible with your phrasing.
Give it a try!
GoodbyeGAO
GAO’s second single, released in April 1992.
GAO’s voice is thick and husky, with a cool quality that can make you think for a moment, “Is this a male vocal?” at first listen.
This song is crafted to fully showcase GAO’s unique tone and expressive singing, and I think there’s a lot here that will be useful for women aiming for a unisex vocal style.
That said, I sometimes have female students who admire GAO’s sound and try to deliberately roughen their voices—please don’t do that.
In the futurehitomi
This was hitomi’s sixth single, released in May 1996.
Perhaps because hitomi isn’t particularly known for high notes, this song—among the series of Tetsuya Komuro–produced hits—doesn’t require much in the way of high vocals.
Since 1996 was also a time when songs needed to be karaoke favorites to become hits, I recommend this one as an easy song for anyone to sing!
Gold ~Until We Meet Again~Utada Hikaru
This is Hikaru Utada’s 15th digital single, released in July 2023.
It was chosen as the theme song for the film “Kingdom: The Flame of Destiny.” Hikaru Utada, who performs this song, is a singer known for her beautifully subdued and composed vocal style, and I find her voice especially captivating when she sings melodies in the mid-to-low range.
In particular, this track I’m introducing here is centered around mid-to-low vocal lines, with hardly any parts that require high notes, making it one of the best choices for lower-voiced women to select for karaoke.
Throughout the entire song, focus on singing each word of the lyrics with care and precision.
youUtada Hikaru
Released as Utada Hikaru’s eighth single, available exclusively by digital distribution in December 2007.
This song indeed doesn’t feature ultra-high notes, and if you look only at range and timbre, it seems like good material for women with lower voices.
However, as you’d expect from a track by Utada, who’s renowned for her vocal prowess, it’s quite a high hurdle to truly pull off.
The key points are whether you can execute the trills—those continuous pitch changes—cleanly, and avoiding too much chest voice overall, as it likely won’t resonate beautifully.
You’ll need to skillfully use mixed voice in the mid-to-high range.
Using mixed voice (middle voice) well can be difficult without attending vocal training lessons, but for now, try to keep in mind: sing as gently and softly as possible.
A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe
Momoe Yamaguchi’s 24th single, released in November 1978.
It was used as the theme song for a travel campaign by the then Japan National Railways (now JR).
The lyricist and composer was Shinji Tanimura, who at the time was at the height of his popularity with the band Alice.
Speaking of Momoe Yamaguchi, she was a singer known for the appeal of her calm, low-register voice, and that charm is fully on display in this song as well.
Not just for this song, but in general it’s an ideal choice for low-voiced women as a karaoke piece.
Even at the highest note in the chorus, it’s likely a pitch most women can hit easily, even if they’re not comfortable with high notes, so if you aim to deliver it as a gently expressive, understated performance overall, it will surely turn into something that sounds really lovely.
Fortune Cookie in LoveAKB48
It’s AKB48’s 32nd single, released in August 2013.
It’s such a hit that it hardly needs any introduction.
Since it’s an idol song, it’s not particularly about showcasing deep low notes or anything like that.
That said, I think it’s an easy song even for women who struggle with high notes, so I hope you’ll all sing it together with your friends and have a blast.
It’s an excellent cute idol song and party track, so don’t worry about vocal technique or the little details—just have fun!