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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 (181–190)

I don’t want to let go.T-BOLAN

T-BOLAN “I Don't Want to Let Go” Music Video
I don't want to let go.T-BOLAN

A single cut from T-BOLAN’s first album, released in December 1991.

It’s a song where you can enjoy a relatively masculine vocal tone, and since it doesn’t require extremely high notes, it’s ideal practice material for beginners who want to start working on singing.

However, if your voice becomes thin, you won’t be able to convey the song’s appeal, so you’ll need solid diaphragm support even in the midrange.

Please use it as practice material to strengthen your midrange voice.

[For Men] These Songs Will Make You a Better Singer! Tracks Effective for Karaoke Practice (191–200)

single bedSha ran Q

Sharam Q “Single Bed” (Music Video)
single bedSha ran Q

This was Sharam Q’s sixth single, released in October 1994.

I don’t mean to diss him at all (lol), but Tsunku, the vocalist, isn’t exactly a full-on powerhouse singer—he’s more of the “guy who’s pretty good at karaoke” type.

So for men who have some confidence in their singing and want a karaoke piece that will sound good, this is probably ideal.

If you’re using it as practice material, it’s an excellent song in that sense.

For example, with upward phrases that use scoops, it might be better not to try too hard to imitate his delivery and just sing them in your own way.

Close your eyesHirai Ken

Hitomi wo Tojite – Ken Hirai (Full)
Close your eyesHirai Ken

This is the 20th single by Ken Hirai, who can be considered a leading figure in male Japanese R&B, released in April 2004.

This song is an ideal practice piece for mastering the “middle voice” and “mixed voice,” techniques that are virtually essential for singing R&B-style songs.

For the high notes in the chorus, a soft high tone achieved with effective middle voice is crucial.

If you strain your throat, you’ll ruin the song’s atmosphere, so be sure to sing with great care.

It’s a slightly advanced-level piece, but I’d be delighted if you’d give it a try!

Rainy BlueTokunaga Hideaki

Hidetaka Tokunaga’s debut single, released in January 1986.

Since it’s a song by Tokunaga, whose clear, soaring high notes are his charm, this might be a slightly more advanced selection.

Ideally, you should take formal vocal training before tackling it, but even if you don’t, try to sing while keeping your throat as relaxed and open as possible when hitting the high notes.

Forcing the high notes will only strain your throat, so avoid that!

Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro

Motohiro Hata – “Himawari no Yakusoku” Music Video
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro

This is Motohiro Hata’s 17th single, released in August 2014.

It served as the theme song for Toho’s 3D CG animated film “STAND BY ME Doraemon,” among other tie-ins, so many of you have probably heard it.

It’s an acoustic ballad that lets you fully enjoy Hata’s voice rich in high-order overtones, yet the vocal melody is relatively simple and easy to grasp, making it an ideal practice piece for developing a tone with abundant high overtones.

When singing, try to focus on placing the sound against the upper palate inside your mouth.

KICKBACKYonezu Kenshi

This is Kenshi Yonezu’s 13th single, released in November 2022, with an advance digital release in October of the same year.

It was created as the theme song for the TV anime Chainsaw Man.

While it comes across as a powerful rock song, there’s a section in the middle with a slightly classical arrangement, giving the track a distinctly dramatic feel.

In the predominantly rock-arranged parts, practice aiming for a strong yet never rough vocal delivery, and in the classical middle section, focus on clear, high-tone singing.

Since Yonezu himself is an exceptionally skilled vocalist, this pick leans a bit toward the advanced level, but if you’re aiming to level up, definitely give it a try!

Just by you being herekome kome CLUB

Just By You Being Here – Kome Kome Club (Full)
Just by you being herekome kome CLUB

Kome Kome Club’s 13th single, released in May 1992.

It has become the band’s biggest hit, selling a cumulative total of nearly 2.9 million copies.

Perhaps because it came out at the end of the bubble era, it’s an interesting song in that it exudes a kind of cheerfulness that reflects its time—something you don’t often find in contemporary music.

Basically, it’s a very straightforward and easy-to-remember song crafted with the karaoke market strongly in mind, in line with the hit-making context of the day.

Yet when you actually sing it, you’ll find melodies that aren’t entirely simple—such as the development in the pre-chorus—which is part of Kome Kome’s unique charm.

If you take care not to get caught in these little “traps” embedded throughout the track, it can serve as a very useful practice piece for improving your vocal skills.

Aim to sing with a lively groove while maintaining a rich, resonant tone.

Producing a deep mid-to-low register is an advanced technique, so proceed with ample care.