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 get top marks (21–30)
Graduation DaySasuke
Sasuke’s third single, released in January 2006.
Since it’s a song from the 2000s, the melody and chord progression are a bit more intricate compared to the pop songs from the ’80s and ’90s that we often feature in this theme, so some people might hesitate to pick it for aiming at a high karaoke score.
Still, while there are a few “trap” sections in the song, it’s basically made up of simple, gentle, and beautiful melodies, so I’d love for you to learn it and give it a try.
The key is on the higher side for a male vocalist, so be mindful when setting the key, and try to keep a good balance so the singing and tone don’t become heavy.
Love IsKawamura Ryuuichi
This is Ryuichi Kawamura’s 4th single, released in October 1997.
As a mid-90s song created with karaoke performance strongly in mind, it’s been made very easy to sing.
Even if you felt “the key is too high!” when listening to the original, you should be fine as long as you find a key that suits you and adjust accordingly.
If you try to imitate Kawamura’s own so-called “V-kei style” singing—an approach that, for better or worse, can sound a bit delicate—you risk triggering penalty deductions on karaoke scoring machines.
So if you’re aiming for a high score, it’s better to avoid forcing an imitation of the original and sing it straight.
Aim for a high score! Karaoke songs for men to achieve top scores (31–40)
I want to take only you away just like this.DEEN
This was DEEN’s debut single, released in March 1993.
’90s J-pop is a treasure trove of song choices when you want to aim for a high score at karaoke! Back then, it was often said that getting sung a lot at karaoke was the first condition for a song to become a hit.
Among them, the track I’m introducing here has an easy-to-sing, easy-to-remember melody, lyrics, tempo, and rhythm—making it a leading candidate for your song list.
Try singing it casually, like you’re humming along, and go for that high score.
Just be careful to keep your rhythm so your singing doesn’t rush ahead!
I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu
It’s a famous song by Spitz, and I think many people want to sing it.
The vocalist’s voice is gentle, yet clear and transparent with a solid core.
It’s difficult to express all of that in karaoke, but if you practice a few times without forcing it and focus on bringing out your natural voice, you’ll get the hang of it.
Clock StrikesONE OK ROCK
ONE OK ROCK is a band with aggressive, cool performances and powerful vocals, taking flight from the Japanese rock scene to the world.
Their songs have a breadth reminiscent of Western music.
The vocal range is high, so it might be challenging for those with lower voices.
However, there are many scooping (melismatic) spots, so if you can hit high notes, give it a try.
bouquetback number
This is one of back number’s signature songs, expressing straightforward feelings for a lover.
Its lyrics, which sound like speaking directly to a partner, resonate with many people.
The pitch is relatively low, making it easier to sing.
Since the opening starts in a low range, be careful not to go off pitch.
March 9Remioromen
Because the pitch gap between the chorus and the other parts is steep, this song is often classified as difficult.
However, if you can handle that range, it’s a great track for aiming at a high score.
The key points are that the tempo is slow, so make sure to sustain notes where needed and keep a steady rhythm!
