Aim for a high score! Karaoke songs for men to achieve top scores
If you’re simply aiming for a high score at karaoke, the key points for song selection will naturally be to choose songs with “easy-to-sing melodies,” “easy-to-understand lyrics,” and “clear, straightforward rhythms.”
That being the case, your picks will tend to come from the ’90s and earlier—so-called Showa-era and early Heisei kayōkyoku, new music, and J-pop.
Many recent songs have complex melodies and rhythms, and plenty of people think “This is hard!” after just one listen.
In this article, aimed at men who want to score high at karaoke, I’ve also proactively selected relatively singable tracks even from among more recent songs.
Compared to older hits, these are a bit more challenging to sing, but each song’s write-up includes tips and points to watch for to help you boost your score, so please use this as a guide and give them a try!
It feels great when you nail a high score!
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Aim for a high score! Karaoke songs for men to achieve top marks (111–120)
Until the World Ends…WANDS
A classic released on June 8, 1994, it became a huge hit as the second ending theme for the anime SLAM DUNK.
It’s a crowd-pleaser that’s especially popular among men at karaoke! When you actually try singing it, the tempo isn’t very fast, so any pitch deviations tend to stand out.
If you’re using scoring mode, it’s important to calmly track the pitch bar.
Also, for the long notes, not matching the pitch bar all the way to the end will cost you points.
If you sing with a grand, liberating feel—really letting your voice out—you’ll find your voice flows smoothly and comfortably.
In any case, it might be best to sing carefully right from the A melody!
gentianWANIMA
A song written as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “The Forensic Doctor Asagao.” In karaoke, it’s a challenging ballad that demands both high notes and expressive delivery! You can really feel WANIMA’s style, with soaring high notes woven into the flowing melody line.
The overall vocal range is B2–D5, and the chorus jumps into the high register all at once, so I’m worried people might strain their throats.
Also, there’s a prominent upper harmony from the chorus, so be careful not to get thrown off by it! It might help to sing with accents that resonate forward in the mask as a basic approach.
Plus, if you carry the same breathing feel from the verse into the chorus, you’ll likely run out of breath and your voice will choke.
Time your breaths and make sure to exhale fully as you sing!
sparklingmosao.
A one-sided love song featuring lyrics from a woman’s perspective and Mosa-o’s gentle singing voice.
For karaoke, the range is relatively narrow and easy to sing, making it a song where you can focus on expressiveness.
The overall vocal range is E3 to A#4, which is comfortable to handle, and there isn’t much falsetto.
It’s recommended to sing clearly with a chest-voice focus.
There are occasional unique rhythms, so it’s important to thoroughly go over the melody line.
Also, the key modulates in the final chorus and the pitch goes up, so rather than forcing chest voice, skillfully switching to falsetto is a good tip for hitting the notes accurately!
cherrysupittsu
When it comes to Spitz, many people probably think of “Cherry.” In fact, it’s a classic that became a million-selling hit despite having no tie-in.
In karaoke, it’s a popular choice for both men and women because it’s relatively easy to score high.
The key is to sing through to the end without straining.
There are many sustained notes, but try not to use much vibrato—focus on matching the pitch bar.
The chorus suddenly jumps to higher notes, so take solid breaths and aim to resonate in your head voice to sing more easily.
The most important moments are the melody transitions; keep your facial muscles and eyebrows lifted and sing to switch smoothly.
IdeaHoshino Gen
A song released digitally on August 20, 2018, written specifically as the theme for the NHK morning drama series “Half, Blue.” In karaoke, it’s popular as a track that doesn’t require an overly wide vocal range but shows differences through sense of rhythm and expressiveness.
The tempo is 120, and since it has a band sound, it’s easy to lock into the groove; however, when you get excited while singing, the overall tempo tends to rush.
If you keep a bit of cool composure as you sing, you should be able to stay balanced and keep steady time.
Try to sing with a straight, projected tone without relying too much on falsetto; imagining your voice shooting forward will help you produce sound smoothly without hesitation.
In any case, focus on projecting firmly so your voice stays steady and doesn’t waver!
horizonback number
A song by the Japanese rock band back number, released in August 2020.
It features a medium-to-slow tempo with a catchy pop melody, and I think it’s quite conducive to achieving high karaoke scores in terms of rhythm, which is a key scoring factor.
However, there are several parts where you have to switch between falsetto and chest voice, so you should be careful there.
If you’re not confident in switching registers, lowering the key might be a good option.
bookmarkAqua Timez
It’s a coming-of-age song by Aqua Timez that looks back on memories with a lover from whom one has become separated.
The energetic, fast-paced melody is one reason for its popularity.
Although the rhythm is quick, the repeated pitch makes it easy to sing.
Since there aren’t many long sustained notes, be careful not to go off pitch.