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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 (21–30)

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.

ChessboardOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – Chessboard [Official Video]
ChessboardOfisharu Higedan Dism

This is Official HIGE DANDism’s sixth CD single, released in September 2023, with an advance digital release in August of the same year.

It was reportedly produced as the compulsory piece for the junior high school division of the 90th NHK National School Music Competition, and it’s a track where you can enjoy a grand choral sound, especially in the chorus sections.

In the solo parts sung by vocalist Satoshi Fujihara, his high-tone voice shines as he skillfully switches among various vocal techniques.

Naturally, mixed voice is used very effectively throughout, making this an excellent reference for anyone aiming to master mixed voice.

By shifting the placement of your voice within your mouth, you can control different timbres, brightness, and power, so experiment with those aspects as well.

[For Men] Mix Voice Practice Songs: Reference Tracks to Make High Notes Easier (31–40)

horizonback number

This is back number’s fourth digital download-only single, released in August 2021.

It was reportedly written for high school students who had been aiming for the 2020 Inter-High School Championships, which were canceled due to the impact of COVID-19.

As for the mixed voice in this track, it only appears briefly in the high notes of the chorus and isn’t used extensively.

However, by singing this part not with a strong, chesty high tone but with a soft mixed voice, it seems to further emphasize the song’s gentle atmosphere.

It’s a great example of how to use mixed voice effectively.

Be sure to practice so that this section doesn’t become harsh or rough.

sign; mark; symbol; omenMr.Children

Mr.Children “Shirushi” Music Video (Short ver.)
sign; mark; symbol; omenMr.Children

This is Mr.Children’s 29th single, released in November 2006.

Given Sakurai’s vocals and the band’s overall style, many people might not associate their sound with mixed voice.

However, the way he sings the high notes in this song—keeping the throat open and not forcing any tension in the throat—is an exemplary use of mixed voice, making it an ideal piece for studying and mastering that technique.

When you sing it, be mindful not to strain or squeeze your voice; focus on firmly supporting your upper body with your abdominal muscles.

Maplesupittsu

This is Spitz’s 19th single, released in July 1998.

In this song, you can enjoy a relatively falsetto-leaning, gentle mixed voice.

If you keep your throat open, sing softly, and let the sound resonate through your nose, you should be able to hit the high notes cleanly.

Be careful not to sing by straining your throat or shouting.

seven colorsBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN “Nanairo” Performance Music Video
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.

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.