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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.

Female vocal songs where low-voiced women can shine (41–50)

Flower of loveaimyon

This is Aimyon’s 14th single, released in June 2023.

The song features a laid-back, medium-tempo feel that really highlights Aimyon’s slightly husky vocals.

For a female vocal piece, it uses relatively low notes, especially in the A-melody sections, so it could be a great fit for lower-voiced women to fully showcase their vocal charm.

Be careful in the low register: if the sound vibrates directly in the throat, the resonance won’t be beautiful, so practice to sing solidly with chest voice.

There are also many sections in the chorus and elsewhere that require mixed voice to falsetto, so it might be a slightly advanced choice—but it’s definitely a song I’d encourage lower-voiced women to take on.

Female vocal songs (51–60) where low-voiced women can shine

dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo

This is Yo Hitoto’s fifth single, released in February 2004.

Yo Hitoto’s gentle, heartfelt vocal style is incredibly captivating.

She’s not the type of singer who flaunts superhuman high notes, and the song itself is highly recommended as material for women who aren’t comfortable with high pitches.

That said, her vocal ability is quite high, and singing it just like the original may be rather difficult.

Since her father is Taiwanese, there’s a sense that her fundamental vocal production differs from that of native Japanese singers.

Even so, I believe you can gain a great deal by practicing this song, so please give it a try.

GodAina ji Endo

Aina The End – God [Official Music Video]
GodAina ji Endo

Aina The End’s digital distribution-only single, released on November 16, 2021.

Aina The End is known for her slightly raspy, husky voice, and that captivating vocal quality is alive and well in this track, too! Her singing can sound a bit blunt or rough around the edges, but that’s part of her charm.

If you choose this song for karaoke, try to recreate its unique atmosphere as much as possible.

Be careful not to rush the rhythm—doing so can ruin the song, so please pay close attention there.

The Ten CommandmentsAdo

[Ado] The Ten Commandments (1984) (Lyric Video)
The Ten CommandmentsAdo

When you think of Ado, her shouts in the mid-to-high range and the expressive high notes probably come to mind, right? While those aspects are certainly part of her appeal, her lower register actually holds a great deal of charm as well.

In her cover of Akina Nakamori’s classic “Jukkai (The Ten Commandments),” you can fully savor Ado’s rich low tones.

Since it’s an older song, the vocal line is very straightforward.

That simplicity leaves little room for the kinds of tricks you find in modern pop, but it also makes it easy to follow the pitch—so consider adding it to your repertoire.

Dance with That Girl feat. chelmicoMEGA SHINNOSUKE

Mega Shinnosuke – Dance with That Girl feat. chelmico (Official Music Video)
Dance with That Girl feat. chelmicoMEGA SHINNOSUKE

Singer-songwriter Mega Shinnosuke is known for his languid, stylish melodies and has earned high praise from dedicated music fans.

His track with the popular female rap duo chelmico is this one, “Mega Shinnosuke.” It’s a piece with a distinctly laid-back vibe.

The song stays within a narrow vocal range.

Mega Shinnosuke’s verse isn’t too low, so while it’s primarily a male-led track, women with lower registers should be able to sing it without issue.

you areArche

Arche – you are【Official Music Video】
you areArche

Arche is a female singer-songwriter who’s gaining attention for her music rooted in hip-hop and neo-soul.

Her artist name is pronounced “Arki.” Although she has a remarkably powerful voice that feels beyond typical for Japan, her song “you are” is quite singable even if you’re not used to Western vocal styles.

It requires groove, but since it leans toward rap-like R&B, you won’t encounter difficult techniques like elaborate vocal runs.

In addition, the song is sung throughout in the low–mid to mid range, so women with lower, rhythmically solid voices should be able to sing it with ease.

O warriors of weakness with broken wingsupiko

Upiko is a singer-songwriter drawing attention for a musicality reminiscent of Miyuki Nakajima.

She’s known for lyrics that stir the heart, an emotionally rich singing style, and a characteristically low voice.

Among her works, “O Broken-Winged, Weary Warriors” is one I especially recommend for women with lower voices.

The vocal line is close to Showa-era pop, so there aren’t complex leaps in pitch.

While expressive delivery is required, the overall range is narrow, making it a relatively easy song to sing for women with lower voices.