Recommended for teenage girls! Easy-to-sing karaoke songs

Marunouchi SadisticShiina Ringo

Marunouchi Sadistic

It’s one of Ringo Sheena’s best-known smash hits… or so it seems, but if you look it up properly, it was actually released in 1999.

It’s included on her second album, “Muzai Moratorium,” though it was never released as a single.

The song has also been performed by Tokyo Jihen, the band from Sheena’s other activities.

In 2024—23 years after its release—it surpassed 200 million streams, making it a song emblematic of the subscription era.

I don’t think Sheena’s songs are particularly difficult in terms of key.

However, the challenging elements—such as the complexity of the vocabulary in the lyrics, her distinctive rolled r’s, and the contrasting use of a clear, translucent voice and a raw, powerful belt—are likely why it’s so frequently sung at karaoke.

Beyond the basics of hitting pitch and keeping rhythm, try to make those diverse forms of expression your own and give it a sing.

Mela!Ryokushokushakai

Ryokuoushoku Shakai 'Mela!' Music Video / Ryokuoushoku Shakai – Mela!

This piece is included on the popular four-piece pop-rock band Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s album “SINGALONG,” released in April 2020.

In 2023, its total streaming count surpassed 300 million, making it a song widely known across generations.

It’s a dazzling track featuring expansive vocals and a driving band sound complemented by a brass section.

Using a breathy, gentle tone for the A and B sections, then switching to a sharp, breathless tone for the chorus will bring out the song’s distinctive coolness.

In the C section after the guitar solo and keyboard solo, just before the ending, aim to convey a gently engaging tone within a sense of power.

And for the ending, let loose and sing your heart out.

Catch You Catch MeDAZBEE

DAZBEE (Dazbee) | ‘Catch You Catch Me’ M/V

DAZBEE is an artist from South Korea.

Although she’s Korean, she mainly works in Japan and has produced many hit songs, powered by her clear, beautiful voice.

Among her works, the song I especially recommend to teenagers is “Catch You Catch Me.” While the song sits largely in a higher register, it doesn’t frequently rely on falsetto, and its rhythm is easy to grasp, making it very singable for teenage girls.

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Dried flowersYuuri

Yuri “Dry Flower” Official Music Video - Director’s Cut ver. -

Perfect for teenage girls is Yuuri’s smash hit “Dry Flower.” Its heartbreak-themed lyrics have captured countless hearts and won’t let go.

While Yuuri’s signature husky, soothing vocals may be hard to imitate, simply riding the accompaniment and belting out the chorus will draw everyone in.

Especially recommended if you’re not confident with high notes.

With this poignantly emotional song, why not make your karaoke time even more special?

You＆meRinu

[MV] You & me / Rinu

This song by Riinu carries a wistful atmosphere.

It expresses the frustration of being unable to convey something important on a night for just the two of you.

With its relaxed tempo and a melody that stays within a comfortable range, it’s an easy piece to try even for those who aren’t confident in singing.

Riinu—also active as a member of Strawberry Prince—released the music video on YouTube in December 2023.

It’s the perfect song for when you want to savor that feeling of suddenly wanting to go out on a rainy day.

If you sing it with feeling at karaoke, it’s sure to resonate in people’s hearts.

VampireDECO*27

DECO*27 – Vampire feat. Hatsune Miku

This 2021 track by DECO*27—undoubtedly one of the pioneers of Vocaloid producers—has spread widely through countless “tried singing” posts and Vtuber covers.

As its 80 million YouTube views suggest, it’s an extremely popular song.

Many people struggle with the sudden high note in the chorus, but you’ll be fine as long as you can produce a clean falsetto.

First, practice hitting just that high note on its own.

Also, there are many rapid-fire sections unique to VOCALOID! If you’re not good at fast passages, don’t focus on moving your mouth quickly and intricately—sing more successfully by articulating each syllable clearly instead.

Gentle CometYOASOBI

YOASOBI “Gentle Comet” Official Music Video (YOASOBI – Comet)

Since the overall vocal range is C4–F5, one of my male voice-training students sang it an octave lower! The rhythm is steady and the melody is easy to follow, so it might be just right for women to sing in the original key and for men to sing an octave down.

When singing, the key is to avoid belting and base your voice on falsetto.

If you’re not used to high notes, practice humming.

If you hum using your throat, your singing voice will also stay throaty, so use more breath than you think and hum lightly.

I want you to take in a lot of air through your mouth, but if your chest expands when you inhale, it becomes chest breathing and creates tension.

Relax your shoulders and let the breath go into your abdomen instead.

After that, lightly hold your breath for a moment to prepare, then hum gently—this makes it easier to grasp the right sensation!

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