[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!
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[For Men] These Songs Will Make You a Better Singer! Effective Tracks for Karaoke Practice (161–170)
Only HumanK
This is the fourth single released in Japan by Korean singer K, released in November 2005.
It was also used as the theme song for the drama “1 Litre of Tears.” The most important aspect of mastering this song is the skillful use of mixed voice and middle voice.
Even in sections that are comfortable range-wise, singing in full chest voice can risk losing softness, so aim for as gentle a tone as possible, and be careful not to tighten the throat or belt in the high parts.
A Little Love SongMONGOL800
A signature song by MONGOL800, released in September 2001.
Even more than 15 years after its release, it’s reportedly still popular among student bands.
The melody and rhythm are very simple, easy to understand, and easy to memorize, and since it uses a lot of sustained notes, it’s also ideal as a practice piece for developing stable long tones.
It’s also great material for physically grasping a rock-style groove.
In the opening A-melody section, even the original singer seems to find the low notes a bit tough, so if it’s hard to sing, raising the key slightly might make it easier.
WhyNovelbright
This is Novelbright’s 10th digital-only single, released in August 2022.
Right from the very beginning, vocalist Yudai Takenaka’s gorgeous falsetto bursts in, and just hearing this part alone gives you a sense that this will be quite a formidable karaoke practice song! In fact, throughout the track, the singing expression switches skillfully among chest voice, mixed voice, and falsetto, delivering a variety of high tones.
If you can sing this in the original key, you’ll likely be able to handle most songs that demand high tones.
It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call it an ideal song for mastering high-tone vocals.
Try studying the vowels and consonants used in the lyrics of each section, as well as pronunciation and vocal production techniques.
Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK
This is ONE OK ROCK’s 4th single, released in February 2010.
As a karaoke pick, it’s on the advanced side because the key is quite high.
In the chorus’s high notes, it can sound at first like he’s just belting or shouting, but if you squeeze your throat and yell, it turns into a harsh, ugly sound.
You need to maintain power while using a breath-efficient falsetto—what’s commonly called head voice or mixed voice—skillfully.
It may be tricky to produce this sound without formal vocal training, but try supporting firmly with your abs, keeping your throat as relaxed as possible, and practicing hitting high notes without constriction.
The “metallic” sheen in the high tones can be adjusted by moving the placement of the voice appropriately within the oral cavity and controlling the amount of higher overtones in the sound.
Taxi to the MoonPenthouse
Penthouse is a band that’s gained popularity for its stylish yet powerful musicality.
Vocalist Namioka has a rare vocal timbre: despite a wide range, he delivers a thick, husky voice.
Among Penthouse’s songs, the one I especially recommend is Taxi to the Moon.
Beyond the shouts, it features plenty of ad-libs, and it brings together numerous vocal techniques—from groove to rap flow.
If you want to elevate your overall vocal ability, definitely add it to your repertoire.
playing humanRADWIMPS
This is RADWIMPS’ 10th single overall, released digitally in July 2022.
As for karaoke practice points for this song, first and foremost you’ll want to really master the murmuring, whisper-like singing that’s used frequently throughout.
Just because you sing with a low volume and gently doesn’t mean you should mumble in a tiny voice—if you do, nothing will come across to the listener.
This is a basic principle of the “Hollywood-style vocal technique” that I usually recommend in my lessons: even in the gentle parts, tighten your abdominal muscles around your navel and sing with the image of supporting your upper body from there.
If you do that, you’ll be able to sing with a tone that never loses its core, no matter the volume or expression!
Size of the kaijuback number
This is back number’s seventh overall digital-only single, released in August 2023.
Its lightly bouncing, up-tempo beat makes for a refreshing and pleasant track.
It’s also an ideal practice song for learning to smoothly switch between chest voice and falsetto within a performance, serving as a great example of how to differentiate vocal expression between the two.
In addition, it should be especially useful—particularly for many Japanese singers who find it challenging—as a practice piece to get accustomed to a bouncy beat.