[Enka] Songs That Are Easy to Sing Even for the Tone-Deaf [Male Singer Edition]

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and for over 18 years I’ve contributed to music magazines, disc guide books, mooks, and web media. As a writer my main field is Western music, but as a listener for over 35 years, I always try to keep my curiosity alive with the motto “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in bands, where I was a bassist who handled songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve played include bass, guitar, and piano. I began studying English in my mid-40s and continue to do so today.

I want to try singing at karaoke, but enka is for people who are good singers, right? There may be many of you who think you’re tone-deaf and worry about it like that.

Of course, enka is a genre that demands advanced technique, so if you try to sing it perfectly, it can be difficult even for people who are fairly confident in their singing ability.

So this time, we’ve put together songs that are easy to sing even for those who consider themselves tone-deaf—tracks that you can still enjoy and that will liven up a karaoke session even if you can’t sing them perfectly.

We’ve chosen not only songs that are easy to sing but also ones you can win over with energy and vibe.

For example, try singing just the famous chorus, or hand off the tricky parts to your friends—get creative and have fun!

[Enka] Songs that are easy to sing even for the tone-deaf [Male Singers Edition] (31–40)

Could it be… you?Kouzai Kaori

Kaori Kozai – “Could it be… you?”

Could it be... you?Kouzai Kaori

Kaori Kozai’s masterpiece “Moshiyā… Anta ga,” released in partnership with composers like Keisuke Hama and Toyohisa Araki, is a song that hints at enka flavor—such as through its guitar arpeggios—yet remains fundamentally a pop work.

The kobushi (melodic embellishment) appears only once, on a long tone transitioning from the B section to the chorus.

However, because it strongly emphasizes the “crying song” aspect of pop, solid emotional expression is essential.

The basic vocal line itself is on the easier side, so if you’d like to deliver an emotionally charged vocal performance with a little help from some drinks, this is definitely worth checking out.

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In conclusion

As mentioned at the beginning, enka is a genre that demands strong vocal ability, expressive power, and technique, so if you want to sing it well, all of the songs we chose this time are quite difficult. If you’re tone-deaf but still want to enjoy karaoke, don’t be shy—try belting out just the chorus, imitate the singer’s tone, or add some simple choreography to liven things up.