[2026] Recommended for those who find high notes difficult! Enka by male singers that you can sing in a low register
For those of you with low voices who struggle with high notes… how about trying enka, where rich, deep tones shine?
While there are, of course, many classic enka songs that showcase everything from resonant low notes to soaring high tones through excellent vocal skill and wide range, this article focuses on songs built mainly around melodies in the low to mid register.
Every track here will bring out the charm of your lower range, and it’s also a recommended playlist for listeners who want to enjoy deep vocals—so be sure to check it out.
Please note, however, that we have not taken the overall difficulty of the songs into account.
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[2026] Recommended for those who struggle with high notes! Enka by male singers that can be sung in a low range (11–20)
Strings of TearsTonosama Kingusu
A signature song by Tonosama Kings, known for its passionate, wistful melody and lyrics depicting a woman’s devoted love.
Released in November 1973, the track was also used as the opening theme for Fuji TV’s variety show “Aisuru Futari Wakareru Futari,” and became a major hit.
As a symbol of the enka boom, it had a significant impact on Japan’s music scene at the time.
Centered around low to mid-range melodies, it’s relatively easy to sing even for those who struggle with high notes.
It’s a recommended piece for anyone who wants to savor the emotive expressiveness unique to enka and fully appreciate the charm of Tonosama Kings.
Daisuke’s Soran Love SongKitagawa Daisuke
Enka singer Daisuke Kitagawa, a native of Matsuda Town in Ashigarakami District, Kanagawa Prefecture.
He holds an A-class certification as a Japan Professional Golfers’ Association-accredited instructor, and many of you may also know him from his activities as part of the TV-born unit “Ikemen 3.” His new song is “Daisuke no Soran Koi-uta.” The first entry in a folk-style series inspired by the Hokkaido folk song “Soran Bushi,” this track is a festival enka piece that fully showcases his signature deep vocals, punctuated by powerful calls and responses.
Following 2025’s “Kita no Machi Hakodate,” it’s another passionate song set in Japan’s northern regions.
If you enjoy crisp, invigorating enka, be sure to check it out.
youSen Masao
Known as a signature song from the mid-career period, “Anta.” Unusually for a song by Masao Sen, it is a piece sung from a female perspective, expressing the feelings of a woman who still longs for the man she parted ways with.
Throughout, the vocals remain quietly reflective, and surprisingly, there are few instances of kobushi (ornamental turns), and the ones that do appear are not difficult.
This makes it very easy for beginners to sing.
The vocal range is also quite narrow, so if you adjust to a suitable key, anyone—regardless of gender—should be able to sing it smoothly.
Yaima (Yaeyama)Sen Masao
Among recent songs, Yaima (Yaeyama) is especially renowned as a masterpiece.
Originally released in 1999, it was recently re-released as a new version.
Compared to the original, it has a more relaxed atmosphere, and since it’s a song set in Okinawa, the essence of Ryukyuan music—most notably the sound of the sanshin—is emphasized.
As it incorporates many pop elements, there are hardly any demanding techniques such as kobushi (ornamental vocal turns).
It’s a song that beginners will find very easy to sing.
Yes, with pleasure.kocchi no kento
This Kento is a multi-creator from Minoh, Osaka Prefecture, who stands out as an artist with a distinctive personality and a signature pair of green glasses.
In college, he won the national a cappella competition twice, and later began performing on YouTube as a one-man a cappella singer.
He made his artist debut in August 2022 and has been gaining attention for songs brimming with a unique worldview and strong messages.
In December 2024, he won the Japan Record Awards’ Best New Artist and made his first appearance on the NHK New Year’s Eve music show, Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
Drawing on his own experiences, his lyrics and expressive performances deliver music that resonates with the heart.
His relatable songs, written in down-to-earth language, are recommended for those who value staying true to themselves.
Chome-chomehoriemonn
This is a song by Takafumi Horie—aka Horiemon—whose unexpected debut as an enka singer made waves.
It was released in January 2025.
One of its charms is the catchy chorus that makes you want to sing along.
The lyrics pack a punch with a message like, “After working up a sweat, let’s cut loose and have a drink!” Coupled with its bright, festive sound, it’s the kind of track that leaves you feeling refreshed.
It’s a perfect number for resetting your mood!
[2026] Recommended for those who struggle with high notes! Enka by male singers that can be sung in a low register (21–30)
Rose music boxMaekawa Kiyoshi
One of Kiyoshi Maekawa’s signature solo songs, also performed at the 1997 NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, is “Bara no Orugōru” (The Rose Music Box).
With its moody guitar phrases, an instantly catchy chorus, and Maekawa’s irresistibly masculine delivery that poignantly conveys a woman’s heartache, it’s the kind of classic that makes you want to sing it at karaoke.
The production straddles enka and mood kayō, and the overall melody line is easy to sing, so even beginners who struggle with straight enka should find it approachable.
That said, clearly projecting the low notes and adding vibrato like Maekawa does is surprisingly difficult, making this a great practice piece for those who aren’t confident with their lower register.
