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A must-see for low-voiced women! Popular songs that are easy to sing at karaoke

These days, many songs for both women and men are in higher keys, so there are probably many women with lower voices who feel, “I can’t find songs I can sing because my voice is low,” or “I’m looking for lower-key songs for karaoke.” Forcing yourself to sing songs that don’t suit your natural voice can hurt your throat, and it can be stressful when you can’t sing the way you want.

But don’t worry! There are plenty of songs that sound captivating even with a low voice.

In this article, we’ll introduce lots of songs that women with lower ranges can sing comfortably and confidently.

Find your new favorite track!

Male artist (31–40)

ACTORTomonari Sora

Sora Tomonari – “ACTOR” [Music Video]
ACTORTomonari Sora

For women in their teens and twenties, the first name that likely comes to mind when you think of a low-voiced artist is Sora Tomonari, right? His songs feature so many low phrases that it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call him the prodigy of low-register tracks.

Among them, “ACTOR” showcases an especially sultry, low tone.

The song has a somewhat gothic vibe, so it’s recommended to highlight the low notes while mixing in some whispery vocals.

There are a few high phrases here and there, but they’re simply an octave up; if you sing the lower line, you won’t have any issues with high notes.

Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number

Back Number – Hanako-san on a High Pedestal
Ms. Hanako on a high pedestalback number

It’s back number’s 8th single, released in June 2013.

It’s an upbeat, catchy, and very pleasant song.

The band’s vocalist, Shimizu, has a relatively high voice for a male singer, which is exactly why I think it’s an ideal choice at karaoke for women with lower voices.

Near the highest notes in the song, he sings in falsetto, but even if your voice is on the lower side, as a woman you might be able to cover the whole thing in chest voice.

That said, belting everything in chest voice risks losing the original feel of the song.

So even if you choose to sing it in chest voice, try to keep the highest notes as soft and gentle as possible!

That gentle girlsupittsu

It’s Spitz’s 42nd single, released in June 2019.

It’s a light, buoyant song with a bouncy shuffle beat that feels great, and perhaps because it was used as the theme song for the NHK morning drama Natsuzora, just listening to it conjures up images of a refreshing summer sky.

Now, what happens when a woman sings this song? For female singers, even those who aren’t confident with high notes likely won’t produce the same taut, ringing high register as the original male vocal; instead, the range may come out quite easily.

As a result, the original sense of “freshness” might diminish a bit, but in exchange, it could become a song that evokes slightly sepia-toned scenes reminiscent of summer vacations from childhood.

I think it’s a song that can express a new worldview when sung by a woman, so I encourage you to give it a try!

fireworksSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE / Fireworks ~Short Version~
fireworksSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

I bet a lot of people discovered Sandaime J Soul Brothers through this song, Hanabi.

You can’t help but be enchanted by the beautiful vocals of Imaichi and Tosaka.

Even if you usually end up resorting to falsetto when singing women’s songs, I think you can sing this one entirely in chest voice.

It’s a great recommendation for women looking for a calm ballad.

cherry blossomKobukuro

Kobukuro – Sakura (30-second ver.)
cherry blossomKobukuro

Kobukuro’s 12th single, released in November 2005.

It’s a very beautiful ballad, and it’s also one of those songs that takes on a new charm when sung by a female vocalist.

I’ve included Anri Kumaki’s cover version in Video 2, so please use it as a reference.

While Kumaki’s version presents a fully realized image of the song as a “female vocal piece,” there’s no need to be bound by that—feel free to express your own version of “Sakura” in your own way!

I won’t fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki

[Official] Noriyuki Makihara “I Won’t Fall in Love Again” (Music Video) [5th Single] (1992) Noriyuki Makihara / Mou Koi Nante Shinai
I won't fall in love anymore.Makihara Noriyuki

This is Noriyuki Makihara’s fifth single, released in May 1992.

In terms of vocal range, it’s a song that women can sing comfortably, even if they’re not confident with high notes.

Makihara’s voice in the original is very clear, so it wouldn’t feel out of place at all for a woman to sing it.

There’s a certain mysterious charm to a breakup song with lyrics from a male perspective being sung by a woman.

If you can convey the worldview of the lyrics with that uniquely feminine sensibility, I think it will add a fresh new appeal to the song!

Become a flowerflumpool

flumpool - Become a Flower (Music Video)
Become a flowerflumpool

It’s ‘Hana ni Nare’ by flumpool.

The violin gives it a mysterious vibe.

The key is a bit high for men, but it’s just about right for women, so it should be easy for lower-voiced women to sing.

It’s mid-tempo, so I recommend singing it in the middle of a karaoke session when you want listeners to really take it in.