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)
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.
Female vocal songs (51–60) where low-voiced women can shine
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.
Girl ANakamori Akina
This was Akina Nakamori’s second single, released in July 1982.
It’s one of the masterpieces of so-called Showa-era kayōkyoku.
Although Nakamori was only 17 at the time, the song makes full use of the slightly hard-edged, low-register-rich quality she’s had to this day, while still revealing traces of the “youthfulness” of a 17-year-old on only her second release—an intriguing contrast that adds to its unique appeal.
In terms of the vocal melody, there’s essentially no need for a high head voice, so it’s one of the best karaoke choices for people who are strong in the lower range or who struggle with high notes.
That said, precisely because the melody sits lower, if you mumble or sing too softly the performance can feel very loose.
When you sing it, be sure to give clear dynamic contrast to each section of the song and avoid letting it become monotonous.
PromiseTamaki Nami
This is the 15th single by Nami Tamaki—singer, actress, voice actress, and YouTuber—released in December 2007.
It’s said to be her first ballad single.
The track features beautifully crafted sound production, and Tamaki’s vocals have notable depth; for a female vocalist, her register is on the lower side.
Since the vocal melody is centered in the low–mid range, this song could be one of the best karaoke choices for women with lower voices.
If you try placing your voice as if it’s resonating around the upper molars on the roof of your mouth, you should be able to achieve a low yet harmonically rich tone similar to Tamaki’s.
Give it a try.
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.
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!
Anytime Anywheremilet
This is a digital-only single by milet, released in September 2023.
It was selected as the ending theme for the Nippon TV anime series “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.” The song features a very dramatic arrangement at a medium-to-slow tempo.
In particular, the rich lower-register vocals heard in sections like the first verse make it a great choice for women with lower voices to try and recreate at karaoke.
The mixed voice to falsetto singing used in the chorus is also something to aim to reproduce; however, if you’re not confident, please lower the key at karaoke to suit your range.