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[For Men] Mix Voice Practice Songs: Reference Tracks to Help You Hit High Notes More Easily

“I want to sing high notes, but my throat tightens up…” “I wish I could expand the range I can sing in chest voice!” For anyone struggling with these issues, learning mix voice is a key to dramatically boosting your expressive power as a singer.

However, practicing aimlessly often makes the path to improvement longer.

Did you know that choosing the right songs can help you acquire mix voice more efficiently?

In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of practice songs that are great for training high notes.

Let’s move step by step toward your ideal singing voice through songs you can enjoy singing!

[For Men] Mixed Voice Practice Songs: Reference Tracks to Help You Hit High Notes More Easily (81–90)

Young adultmakaroni enpitsu

Macaroni Enpitsu “Young Adult” MV
Young adultmakaroni enpitsu

A track from the 2019 mini-album “season,” it’s an uplifting song that stands by young people who haven’t fully grown into adulthood.

The lyrical theme is “searching for love between despair and hope,” and it’s a challenging piece that demands emotional vocals.

The overall vocal range is C3–B4, so many male singers may be able to sing it in the original key.

However, the pitch in the bridge (C section) is very difficult, and without repeated listening you may lose track of where you are singing.

In the final chorus that follows, the song modulates up by a whole step, so use your breath support and avoid forcing it by straining your throat.

Run Away[Alexandros]

[Alexandros] – Run Away (MV) @ALEXANDROSchannel
Run Away[Alexandros]

An emotional rock number that portrays the will to push forward while still affirming the choice to run away! If you can nail it at karaoke, it’s a song that lets you embody the strength to stay true to yourself.

With the triple challenge of high notes, long sustains, and fast phrasing—especially in the chorus—it’s a battle between your throat and your mental game! Since [Alexandros]’s vocalist, Mr.

Kawakami, uses plenty of beautiful falsetto high tones, it’s highly recommended for those who are good at falsetto-leaning vocals.

The overall range of the song sits high as well, spanning A3 to F#5.

Open your throat well, add speed to your breath, and sing in falsetto.

If you send a thin stream of sound straight upward from the top of your head, you should be able to produce falsetto effectively.

It might also help to imagine your head being pulled upward from above!

Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – Cry Baby [Official Video]
Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dism

A digital-distribution-only single by Official HIGE DANDism, released on May 7, 2021.

The key changes within the song are particularly striking, and to match the intricately unfolding melodic lines, the vocalist needs to switch among various vocal placements to convey the performance.

The mixed voice used in this track is the so-called chest-voice-based type, achieving piercing high tones.

Because of that, as practice material for mixed voice, it’s likely quite advanced.

However, once you master it, you’ll surely level up as a singer.

GIFTMr.Children

Mr.Children 「GIFT」 MUSIC VIDEO
GIFTMr.Children

This is Mr.Children’s 32nd single, released in July 2008.

In addition to being selected as the NHK broadcast theme song for the Beijing Olympics and Paralympics, it was also used in several commercials at the time.

Speaking of Sakurai, the vocalist of Mr.Children, he’s generally known for a powerful singing style, so you might not think of him as a heavy user of mixed voice.

However, in this song, he employs a very effective mixed-voice-like approach in places such as the relatively high notes in the A section and the high notes in the chorus, and I feel that this vocal delivery greatly enhances the song’s impact.

You might miss it if you’re not listening carefully, so be sure to study the original track closely.

I think you’ll come to appreciate the importance of those brief moments of soft high tones.

Of course, there’s a lot to gain from mastering this kind of singing!

Wings of SteelRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Steel Wings [Official Music Video]
Wings of SteelRADWIMPS

This is RADWIMPS’ sixth digital-only single, released on April 5, 2021.

It’s a truly classic ballad with a symphonic arrangement, and within its beautiful composition, Yojiro Noda’s vocals shine as he skillfully switches among various high-register techniques.

Even in terms of this article’s theme—mixed voice—his performance showcases a wide spectrum, from the soft, falsetto-based mix used in the A and B sections to the resonant, chest-voice–based mix in the chorus.

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call this song a “showcase of mixed voice,” making it an ideal choice for practicing the technique.

You can try copying his delivery exactly, or enjoy singing it in your own style and vocal approach.

white noiseOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – White Noise [Official Video]
white noiseOfisharu Higedan Dism

It’s the opening theme song for the TV anime Tokyo Revengers: Christmas Showdown Arc.

During vocal training, my students and I were getting excited, saying, “That intro is so cool!” The song itself blends a driving feel with emotional lyrics, making it fairly challenging.

I recommend it for men who want to train range, tempo, and expressiveness all around.

One of my students even used the final melodic section to work on high notes.

The overall vocal range is D#3 to D#5—exactly two octaves.

For the high notes, the key is to avoid pushing too hard and instead create impact by keeping the sound relaxed and open.

By the way, when I told my student, “Don’t force it—send your voice far,” they were able to release tension and sing with a great tone.

Give it a try as a reference!

[For Men] Mixed Voice Practice Songs: Reference Tracks to Make High Notes Easier (91–100)

GravityOmoinotake

Released on October 29, 2025, it’s the theme song for the film “(LOVE SONG).” Omoinotake, who had a huge hit with “Ikioku Kounen,” may be known for consistently high vocal ranges.

In “Gravity,” the chorus climbs up to around C#5, making falsetto essential.

Some people might think falsetto is easy, but when you need this level of airy resonance, you definitely have to use a lot of breath with diaphragmatic breathing.

Since “Gravity” has a relaxed tempo, you should be able to take solid breaths.

Try singing while staying loose and resonating in your head voice!