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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] Mix Voice Practice Songs: Reference Tracks to Help You Hit High Notes More Easily (111–120)

StarmineDa-iCE

Da-iCE / “Star Mine” Music Video
StarmineDa-iCE

The two members of Da-iCE are known for having wide vocal ranges.

The range in “Starmine” is quite broad at C#3 to D#5.

Points to watch out for are pitch rises and falls, switching between chest voice and falsetto, and the bouncing rhythm.

Right at the start, Hanamura comes in with a growl, but if you brace yourself awkwardly you’ll tense up and hurt your throat, so try to stay relaxed.

I think the most important thing is to sing comfortably, so when you first try it, it’s totally fine to sing the whole thing in falsetto! Once you get used to the song, try gradually strengthening that falsetto.

Use your body so you don’t strain, and above all, enjoy singing!

Bye-Bye to youUVERworld

UVERworld『Bye-Bye to you』(Official Music Video)
Bye-Bye to youUVERworld

When it comes to UVERworld’s songs, I always get the impression that they stay in the high register throughout.

By the way, in this track, the pitch stays high from start to finish and moves up and down quite a lot, so if you’re not used to singing high notes, I’m a bit worried you might end up straining your throat.

The high note that pops up at the end of the chorus hits C5, so it might be good to first practice producing just that part with a quick, explosive attack.

To get a powerful voice like vocalist TAKUYA∞, you need solid core support.

If your body wobbles while you’re on a train or bus, that means your lower abdomen (tanden) isn’t engaged.

That instability will affect your singing too, so try to sing with firm strength in your lower belly.

It’s a tough song, so take your time and practice without rushing!

R/E/D/Kizu

Kizu “R/E/D/” MV FULL ver.
R/E/D/Kizu

Right now, among up-and-coming visual kei bands, Kizu is drawing attention in the scene for their especially high level.

This year they even pulled off a successful solo show at the Budokan, and their momentum just keeps growing.

R/E/D/ is their new song.

The vocalist, Lime, is known for his use of high tones, and in this track he delivers top-tier high notes you won’t usually hear in mainstream pop.

If you like powerful high vocals with some shouts mixed in, definitely give it a listen.

Cinderella BoySaucy Dog

Saucy Dog “Cinderella Boy” Music Video <5th Mini Album “Lazy Sunday” Released on 2021.8.25>
Cinderella BoySaucy Dog

When this song was released, didn’t everyone try singing it? Listening closely, the A and B sections often hit around the song’s lowest note, E3, so the melody feels relatively calm.

But the chorus jumps all the way up to E5, so when you actually sing it, the leap in pitch can be quite startling.

Getting the pitch right in that section is crucial.

It’s a bittersweet song overall, so it may work well to avoid holding out the ends of phrases and instead leave a lingering aftertaste.

Pauses are also important—treat the silence as part of the rhythm to bring out the mood.

Give it a try!

Black and WhiteDa-iCE

Da-iCE /「Black and White」Lyric Video
Black and WhiteDa-iCE

Da-iCE is a dance-vocal group that captivates women’s hearts with their outstanding vocal performance.

Speaking of Da-iCE, their signature is undeniably those soaring high-note phrases, right? In “Black and White,” their high notes are showcased to the fullest.

The most challenging element of this piece is, without a doubt, the mixed voice sections.

Delivering Da-iCE’s characteristic powerful, expansive mixed voice across a wide range is an extremely difficult feat.

KusushikiMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Kusushiki” Official Music Video
KusushikiMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s masterpiece “Kusushiki.” This song was selected as the theme for the popular anime “The Apothecary Diaries,” and it has been drawing a great deal of attention alongside the anime’s popularity.

In terms of melody, it’s an energetic major-key piece that Mrs.

GREEN APPLE excels at, spanning from the mid–low to high vocal range.

It features not only falsetto and mixed voice, but also delivers strong impact throughout.

If you use this track for practice, your singing ability will improve significantly.

over the topMiyamoto Hiroji

Hiroji Miyamoto, the vocalist of Elephant Kashimashi, has been active for many years.

Lately he’s also been thriving as a solo artist, winning support from younger generations thanks to his highly original musicality and vocals.

His new song “over the top” is perfect for savoring soaring high notes.

While it doesn’t feature much of the trendy falsetto, it repeatedly showcases a powerful mixed voice instead.

If you’re a man who has ever admired strong, high-pitched vocals, this is a track you’ll want to check out.