[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!
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[For Men] Mixed Voice Practice Songs: Reference Tracks to Help You Hit High Notes More Easily (21–30)
Ghost of the SeaYonezu Kenshi
Kenshi Yonezu’s masterpiece “Umi no Yuurei,” released in June 2019, stands out among his songs for its distinctly Japanese flavor and ethereal melody.
The A and B sections are relatively calm, and the moment the chorus hits, the pitch movement suddenly becomes dramatic—making the song deceptively challenging even in its simplicity.
While the track calls for mixed voice, falsetto also appears very frequently, so rather than strictly matching the original, it’s better to switch between falsetto and mixed voice within your own comfortable range.
Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy
This is a digital-only single by singer-songwriter Vaundy, released in May 2020.
It was issued as a pre-release single from his first album, “strobo.” The song has a rather striking title, doesn’t it? Contrary to the impression the title might give, the track itself is a very orthodox, up-tempo pop song, showcasing Vaundy’s clear, soaring high tones over the backing track.
The vocal melody frequently uses a relatively high range, so I think it’s also a good recommendation for higher-voiced male singers to try at karaoke.
To sing it well, it’s important not to lose the sense of tempo and groove, so make sure you feel the beat solidly and be careful to keep the rhythm from becoming flat as you sing.
[For Men] Mix Voice Practice Songs: Reference Tracks to Make High Notes Easier (31–40)
Starlight ParadeSEKAI NO OWARI
SEKAI NO OWARI’s second major-label single, released in November 2011.
Try singing with plenty of breath mixed into your voice to soften the attack.
If you tighten your throat and squeeze the breath, it will sound strained, so do your best to keep your throat as open as possible and support your upper body firmly with your abdominal muscles while you sing.
I think it’s a great way to practice a good mixed voice!
Kanata HarukaRADWIMPS
This is RADWIMPS’ 12th digital-only single, released in October 2022.
It was created for director Makoto Shinkai’s film “Suzume.” It’s a slow ballad that makes highly effective use of string arrangements, and it lets you fully enjoy vocalist Yojiro Noda’s gentle yet powerful singing, which skillfully employs his soft mixed voice.
I also think it’s extremely useful as a practice piece for developing mixed voice.
Try practicing by opening the back of your throat as much as possible, and aim to send the sound from your mouth toward both nostrils.
It should definitely help you master mixed voice.
single-minded; wholehearted; devoted; earnestKing Gnu
This is King Gnu’s fourth single, released on December 29, 2021.
It serves as the theme song for the anime film Jujutsu Kaisen 0.
As the name suggests, mixed voice is produced by placing the voice between chest voice and falsetto.
Because of that, it offers a wide range of expression.
In this song, you can hear a chest-leaning mixed voice in the pre-chorus and a falsetto-leaning mixed voice in the chorus.
Be sure to listen closely and study the differences in these vocal nuances.
Since it’s a fast-tempo song, being able to switch your vocal production quickly and smoothly will be a key point in mastering it.
globeYonezu Kenshi
This is Kenshi Yonezu’s 14th single, released in July 2023.
It was reportedly written as the theme song for the film “The Boy and the Heron” (How Do You Live?).
Over a simple yet grand piano-centered backing track, you can fully enjoy Yonezu’s gentle yet powerful vocals.
In particular, the use of a chest-leaning mixed voice in the A section should be very instructive for those aiming to master mixed voice.
For the upper-middle range of the vocal melody, try singing so that the sound resonates broadly against your upper palate.
seven colorsBUMP OF CHICKEN
A single by BUMP OF CHICKEN, released digitally on May 18, 2021 and later as a CD single on December 22 of the same year.
It served as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Okaeri Mone.” BUMP OF CHICKEN’s vocalist, Mr.
Fujiwara, has an exceptionally transparent tone even when singing in chest voice, which makes it difficult to determine exactly which parts of this song are sung in mixed voice.
In that sense, it may be a fairly advanced choice as a practice piece for mixed voice.
It’s likely that the higher notes in the A section are sung with mixed voice, so try focusing on that area when listening.
It should be easier to tell if you compare those phrases with the similarly high but more powerful chest-voice notes in the chorus.
When you actually sing it yourself, be careful to avoid letting the high notes stick out too prominently.