[For women] Songs with a narrow vocal range that are easy to adjust the key for!

Summertime CinderellaRyokushokushakai

Ryokuoushoku Shakai 'Summer Time Cinderella' Official Video / Ryokuoushoku Shakai – Summer Time Cinderella

Among Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s songs, “Summertime Cinderella” has a relatively calm vocal range.

There are occasional high notes, but you don’t really need to belt them.

However, the tempo is a bit brisk at 143 BPM, so it’s important to really lock into the rhythm.

The lowest note, F#3, appears at the end of the first verse, and it’s a spot where pitching can be quite tricky.

What you should keep in mind is to keep your eyebrows lifted at all times! Not just in the low parts—if you sing with your eyebrows raised throughout, it becomes much easier to hit the pitches, so I highly recommend it.

For low notes in particular, try to project the voice in front of your eyebrows so the sound doesn’t get muffled and can resonate.

It’s not too difficult, so be sure to keep this in mind when you sing!

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Kubota Mami

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RISE UPNiziU

NiziU(니쥬)「RISE UP」M/V

NiziU’s new song “RISE UP.” While NiziU initially continued to release works centered on cute-sounding songs, lately they’ve been actively putting out stylish tracks in line with the current K-pop boom.

“RISE UP” falls into the latter category, with a cool, icy vibe throughout.

The vocal range—excluding the chorus—is on the narrower side, so it’s not a problem even if you can’t hit high notes.

The overall style isn’t particularly difficult either, so women in their teens to twenties who are used to today’s more challenging songs should be able to sing it without issue.

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Ryo

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Swampiri

iri – Swamp (Music Video)

iri, one of Japan’s leading female R&B singers.

While she has mainly focused on classic R&B such as slow jams, she’s now revealed a new side of herself.

That’s her track “Swamp.” Rather than straight R&B, this work leans closer to alternative R&B, and compared to her other songs, it features far fewer instances of advanced R&B techniques like vocal riffs and runs.

Plus, the vocal range is narrow, making it a great recommendation for those looking for something stylish with a limited range.

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Ryo

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Thank youikimonogakari

Arigatou – Ikimono-gakari (Full)

This is Ikimono-gakari’s 18th single, released in May 2010.

It was reportedly written as the theme song for the first half of NHK’s 2010 morning drama series “Gegege no Nyobo.” Ikimono-gakari’s vocalist, Kiyoé Yoshioka, is a singer with a clear, transparent voice that contains wonderfully rich higher overtones.

Because of that, some people who aren’t very confident in their vocal range might hesitate to choose this song at karaoke.

However, the vocal melody used in this track doesn’t actually span a very wide range, so I encourage you to sing it without fear.

If you focus on the middle-to-high register and aim your voice toward the upper palate, the higher overtones in your voice will be enhanced, resulting in a clearer tone—so give that a try as well.

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Kei Takahata

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FairyDAZBEE

DAZBEE | “Fairy” M/V

DAZBEE is a female singer with a truly one-of-a-kind voice.

Her clear, voice-actor-like tone and languid vocals leave a powerful impression, even over gentle melodies.

Her new track, Fairy, is a prime example.

Based on Celtic music, the song is sung entirely in a high register.

People often mistake singing high for having a wide vocal range, but that’s not the case here.

The piece simply centers on high notes, with virtually no mid-to-low range.

There’s no intense belting either, so if you want to sing lightly with a whispery voice, be sure to check it out.

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Ryo

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“Ja ne” feels heartbreaking.Nogizaka 46

Nogizaka46: “Goodbye” Is Bittersweet

Nogizaka46 is an idol group that’s gained popularity with their catchy musical style.

While the idol scene these days is largely centered around K-pop-inspired works, they continue to light up the charts with songs that retain a distinctly Japanese flavor.

Among their tracks, the one I especially recommend is “’Ja ne’ ga Setsunai” (“‘See you’ Feels Bittersweet”).

The chorus might feel a bit high, but in terms of vocal range, it’s not particularly difficult.

As long as you focus on keeping your pitch steady, it can be considered an easy song to sing.

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Ryo

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Night journeyYorushika

Yorushika – Night Journey (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

A great song to showcase your vocal power is Yakou.

It’s a track by the rock band Yorushika.

The arrangement starts quietly and then surges in the chorus, creating a strong contrast that really highlights volume.

Although the vocalist is a woman, suis, this song is set in a relatively low key, so even men who struggle with high notes should be able to sing it in the original key.

Also, since it’s the theme song of an animated film, it’s perfect when you’re in an anisong set.

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yamamoto

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