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[For Men] These Songs Will Make You a Better Singer! Tracks That Are Effective for Karaoke Practice

Have you ever found yourself getting better at singing without even noticing, just by belting it out at karaoke? In fact, the songs you choose for practice can make a big difference in how quickly you improve! Songs that help you build vocal fundamentals, songs with easy-to-catch pitches, songs that expand your range, and songs that train your sense of rhythm—each type has its own benefits for practice.

By the way, the reason I learned to hit high notes was simply because I kept singing the same song over and over without giving up! In this article, we introduce a wide range of tracks that are perfect as karaoke practice songs—ones that naturally boost your singing skills while you have fun.

If you’re thinking, “I want to sing better!” be sure to use this as a reference!

[For Men] These Songs Will Make You a Better Singer! Effective Tracks for Karaoke Practice (71–80)

FlowerNaka Kousuke

Koji Nakamura “Hana” Music Video 2016 ver.
FlowerNaka Kousuke

Takao Nakashima, known for his distinctive musical style that blends island-music elements with pop, has a unique sound.

It’s said that “Hana” was written by Naotaro Moriyama with Nakashima’s vocal timbre and worldview in mind.

My students practice this song too, and every time I listen, I think, “What a beautiful piece!” Nakashima’s voice has an airy openness, and his transitions into falsetto are completely seamless—so beautiful.

The overall range of Hana is E3 to B4, which is quite singable even in chest voice, but since we have the chance, let’s also use falsetto to bring out the bittersweet emotion.

If falsetto is difficult for you, start by singing gently without tensing up.

Take a full breath and sing with the image of projecting your voice right in front of you.

To make the switch to falsetto in the chorus smoother, it also helps to keep your facial muscles lifted throughout.

Before our feelings overlap…Hirai Ken

Ken Hirai “Before Our Feelings Overlap…” MUSIC VIDEO
Before our feelings overlap…Hirai Ken

From the very beginning, Ken Hirai’s beautiful singing voice resonates in this song.

It’s a 2004 track that was used in a TOYOTA Corolla Fielder commercial and also served as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “The Truth of Tsugumi Kuzushi.” The lyrics make it a ballad that feels both like singing and like speaking to someone, so it’s a song you can really get into and sing calmly.

I often point out Ken Hirai’s singing characteristics to my students, so please use them as a reference! First, while it’s memorable that he sings with his eyes closed, in reality, closing your eyes can cause unnecessary tension and make it harder to stay on pitch.

However, Hirai raises his eyebrows and uses his hand to track the pitch while he sings.

He compensates in other ways so that singing becomes more natural and easier.

This gesture also makes it much easier to produce falsetto, so definitely give it a try!

budKobukuro

Kobukuro’s “Tsubomi” is also a truly great song, and I highly recommend singing it whether you’re solo or a duo.

Since Kobukuro is a duo, the range is fairly wide at A#2–A#4, and Kuroda’s part goes quite low.

If you’re singing as a pair, taking Kuroda’s part might be a good option! By the way, when I used to sing this song with a male partner, I left all the melody lines to him and settled into the harmony myself.

The harmonies in this song are wonderful, so if you have a partner, definitely try tackling the harmony too! Overall, aim for a calm vibe and avoid belting.

[For Men] These Songs Will Make You a Better Singer! Effective Tracks for Karaoke Practice (81–90)

JourneyFuji Kaze

Fujii Kaze – Tabiji (Official Video)
JourneyFuji Kaze

Fujii Kaze’s “Tabiji” is also a song one of my students practiced, and it’s a great pick for low male voices.

The overall range is B2–G#4, with the verses sitting quite low and the range gradually rising toward the chorus.

If the chorus feels high, try imitating Fujii Kaze’s gentle singing style from the start; using a breathy tone can make it relatively easier to sing.

It’s a straightforward piece for practice, so try singing it with the feeling of gradually building momentum!

poofKing Gnu

King Gnu is a band that has gained popularity for its highly original musicality.

While they have many tastefully crafted songs, they’re also known for having plenty of difficult ones.

Among their catalog, the track I especially recommend is Doron.

Known as the theme song for the film “Stolen Identity 2,” it has a gritty atmosphere and a fairly wide vocal range from mid1 A# to hi A#.

On top of that, the melodic leaps up and down are quite intense, but the most challenging parts are the chorus and the C section.

When the chorus and C section hit, the tempo jumps up all at once, leaving few breathing points; combined with the sharp rises and falls in pitch, it makes nailing the intonation extremely difficult.

Innocent BlueOmoinotake

Omoinotake’s track Innocent Blue, released on October 29, 2025.

Many of you may have first heard the song through its use in the commercial for Bourbon Alfort Mini Chocolate.

The song’s vocal range spans from mid1 D to hi D, which is quite wide for a male vocal.

While the pitch movement is extremely dynamic, the BPM itself is a relaxed 118.

However, because there are many sustained high notes, the difficulty can definitely be rated at A to S level.

Chaos reaches its peakUNISON SQUARE GARDEN

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN “Chaos Reaches Its Peak” MV
Chaos reaches its peakUNISON SQUARE GARDEN

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN is a band that enjoys immense popularity in the anisong scene.

If you like anime, you’ve probably heard their songs at least once.

Among their tracks, the one I especially recommend as a challenging piece is “Chaos ga Kiwamaru” (“Chaos Reaches Its Peak”).

This song covers a wide vocal range from mid1E to hiC, and, true to UNISON SQUARE GARDEN’s style, features intense pitch shifts up and down.

Except for the part at the end of the chorus, most of it is built around high tones, making it a demanding song in terms of vocal stamina.