[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] Mix Voice Practice Songs: Reference Tracks to Make High Notes Easier (31–40)
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.
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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.
Make It Out AliveONE OK ROCK × Monster Hunter Now
Currently, the Japanese rock band ONE OK ROCK is earning high acclaim overseas as well.
Their style, which weaves a high-tone voice into orthodox rock, is extremely catchy and powerful.
Among their songs, the one I especially recommend as a reference for mixed voice is Make It Out Alive.
In this piece, the chorus features a mixed voice enhanced with the band’s signature shouts—the true essence of ONE OK ROCK.
It’s also likely to help improve basic vocal skills, making it an ideal choice for a practice piece.
M87Yonezu Kenshi
Kenshi Yonezu’s 12th CD single, released in May 2022.
As many of you may guess from the title, it was created as the theme song for the film Shin Ultraman.
For those familiar with classic “Ultraman songs,” this track has a surprisingly mature mood.
A major factor in crafting that sense of maturity is Yonezu’s vocal delivery, which skillfully switches between chest voice, mixed voice, and falsetto.
On first listen, it seems he makes extensive use of mixed voice in the relatively gentle passages, such as the A section.
Try singing by letting the sound gently resonate toward the upper palate as much as possible; it should be great practice for developing your mixed voice.
Of course, aim for smooth transitions between chest voice and falsetto in the high-tone sections like the chorus as well.
Be careful not to sing with a tight throat—doing so not only ruins the song’s atmosphere but can also strain your vocal cords.
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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.
[For Men] Mixed Voice Practice Songs: Reference Tracks to Make High Notes Easier (41–50)
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This is a song released by Official HIGE DANDism in 2022, and it was used as the theme song for the film The Confidence Man JP: Episode of the Hero.
The parts likely sung with mixed voice are the B section and the D section that starts around 2 minutes 20 seconds into the track.
If you carefully compare those sections with the chest-voice singing in the chorus, you’ll probably notice how effectively he uses mixed voice to express the song.
It’s a great reference for how to incorporate mixed voice within vocal expression.
Be sure to listen with a focus on how he switches his vocal production.
When you sing it yourself, I recommend practicing the mixed-voice parts with a tone close to falsetto, aiming the resonance as if you’re placing the sound behind your upper molars on the roof of your mouth.
New WorldBUMP OF CHICKEN
A song by Bump of Chicken released in July 2019.
Songs like this, sung with a light touch and in a high register, are also ideal for practicing mixed voice.
If you sing in full chest voice, you won’t get this buoyant, pleasantly relaxed feel; and if you sing entirely in falsetto, the sound can become thin, and there will likely be many parts that are too low to sing in falsetto in the first place.
Try practicing by firmly supporting your upper body with your abdominal muscles, and aim to produce your voice with the sensation of letting it resonate through the nasal cavity.