[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 Make High Notes Easier (41–50)
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This is [Alexandros]’s 19th single in total, released on May 5, 2021.
It was chosen as the theme song for the feature animation Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway.
Many people may associate mixed voice with a soft singing tone, but using it like [Alexandros]’s Yohei Kawakami does—as a “powerful falsetto”—is also a very effective approach.
Try to avoid constricting your throat as much as possible, increase the breath speed when phonating, and practice with the image of placing the sound against the inner side of your upper molars.
You might also aim to see how much contrast you can create with the gentle high tones used in parts of the B section—that could be a good practice goal.
Dear daysHirai Ken
This is Ken Hirai’s 34th single, released in May 2011.
It was used as the theme song for TBS’s 60th anniversary drama “JIN.” It’s a beautifully crafted ballad where Hirai’s gentle high-tone voice resonates with great charm.
In this song, the vocals you hear from the pre-chorus through the chorus offer many helpful points for anyone aiming to master mixed voice and falsetto.
Even in the A-melody parts, which are sung in chest voice and not particularly high in range, he incorporates the advantages of a mixed-voice approach.
I recommend studying and practicing with the intention of perfectly copying his performance first.
I’m sure you’ll gain a lot from it!
Who am I?TK from RIN TO SHITE SIGURE
TK, the frontman of Ling tosite sigure, is an artist exceptionally adept at the high register.
His falsetto and mixed voice are among the most powerful in the industry.
Among his works, Dare Ga Tame stands out as a prime reference for mixed voice.
The piece is consistently arranged in a high range, featuring frequent use of falsetto and mixed voice throughout.
While it’s a highly challenging song, making it a practice piece is recommended, as it helps build endurance in the high range.
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.
Pale BlueYonezu Kenshi
This is Kenshi Yonezu’s 11th CD single, released on June 16, 2021.
It was selected as the theme song for the TBS Friday drama Rikokatsu.
As for Kenshi Yonezu, the singer of this track, he’s well-known for his skillful use of mixed voice to create gentle high notes, and that strength is fully on display here.
Especially in the A-melody sections, you can fully appreciate the charm of his vocals.
If you compare those parts with the high notes sung in chest voice during the chorus, it becomes even clearer, and I think it will deepen your understanding as you work to master mixed voice yourself.
SailingBE:FIRST
BE:FIRST, the first group to establish boy group culture in Japan.
They’re still leading the Japanese boy group scene today, so many men may already know them.
Among their songs, the one I especially recommend is Sailing.
The part where mixed voice appears is the shout right before the final chorus.
Because they sing a smooth, clean mixed voice there, it’s a perfect track for beginners to use as a reference for vocal technique.
Perfect-Sense DreamerONE OK ROCK
This is ONE OK ROCK’s fourth single, released in February 2010.
Taka’s vocals give an impression of being slightly husky and a bit distorted, and the very edgy, gritty mixed voice you can hear in this track is truly excellent.
This gritty quality is likely produced by increasing the speed of the breath when phonating, which sets it apart from the soft, falsetto-leaning mixed voice often used by R&B singers.
For those aiming to be rock vocalists who want to strengthen their high register, this makes an excellent practice piece.
Try singing with your abs firmly engaged to reduce your abdominal surface area, keep the airflow fast, and avoid squeezing the throat too much.