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[2026] Start with this song! A collection of practice tracks for R&B beginners

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Started working as a music writer as a side job while employed at a record shop, and for over 18 years I’ve contributed to music magazines, disc guide books, mooks, and web media. As a writer my main field is Western music, but as a listener for over 35 years, I always try to keep my curiosity alive with the motto “I like what I like.” I have experience playing in bands, where I was a bassist who handled songwriting and composition. Instruments I’ve played include bass, guitar, and piano. I began studying English in my mid-40s and continue to do so today.

When you listen to R&B, its groove and beautiful melodies make you want to sing along, right? Still, many people might be wondering, “Which song should I start practicing with?” In this article, we’ve gathered a wide range of recommended songs—both Western and Japanese—that are perfect for practice, focusing on modern R&B classics from the 1990s onward.

From tracks with simple, singable melodies to ones that let you step up gradually, you’re sure to find the perfect song for you.

Of course, singing R&B generally demands strong vocal skills, but we’ve also included more pop-leaning songs, so feel free to use this as a guide.

[2026] Start with this song! A collection of practice tracks for R&B beginners (41–50)

Problem ft. Iggy AzaleaAriana Grande

Ariana Grande – Problem ft. Iggy Azalea

Problem ft. Iggy AzaleaAriana Grande

They’ve been active since 2008, and the release of this song suddenly boosted their recognition in Japan.

Now they’re a very popular artist, especially among young people.

The melody is a girl-killer with themes of sexy and cute.

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Unfair WorldSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS from EXILE TRIBE / Unfair World

Unfair WorldSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu

They’re an artist that pretty much everyone knows by now.

All the members are very good-looking, and they have many songs with cool melodic lines, making them popular with men and women across a wide range of ages.

Their recent tracks incorporate R&B and EDM elements, so their future activities are definitely something to watch.

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In conclusion

By immersing yourself in classic R&B songs, you’ll naturally absorb a comfortable groove and deep emotional expression.

If you keep practicing while repeatedly listening to recommended tracks, the genre’s distinctive rhythms and phrasing will start to feel natural in your body.

It won’t happen overnight, so listen over and over and sing along repeatedly to make your favorite singer’s vocal techniques your own!