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[For Women in Their 30s] Aim for a High Score at Karaoke!

[For Women in Their 30s] Aim for a High Score at Karaoke!
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Have you ever wanted to aim for a high score at karaoke but weren’t sure which songs to choose? If the vocal range is too wide or the rhythm is complex, your score might not go up as much as you’d like.

In fact, just picking songs with more falls (slide-down notes) or a stable melody line can make it much easier to score well.

This time, I’ll introduce tracks that are easy to sing and work well with scoring systems.

I’m from the same generation too, so I’ve picked especially popular songs! Find a track that suits your voice and enjoy your next karaoke session even more!

[For Women in Their 30s] Aim for High Scores at Karaoke! (1–10)

Moonlight LegendDALI

Anyone woman in her 30s will surely know Moonlight Densetsu.

I still love Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon so much that I’m even in the fan club! The song has romantic, mysterious lyrics and melody, and the vocal line itself is simple and easy to remember, making it easier to score a high pitch-accuracy rate.

The overall vocal range is G3–C5, which is very comfortable to sing if you go at it with some energy.

It might help to focus on resonating in your chest.

Even just keeping a hand on your chest lets you feel the vibration, which should increase your volume and make it easier to sing.

Give it a try!

NAOHY

HY – NAO (Official Music Video)
NAOHY

For women in their 30s, HY’s “NAO” might leave a stronger impression than “366 Days”! I used to sing it a lot, and it was the kind of song where I could easily score 90 points, so if you want to aim for a high score, I highly recommend it.

It’s a ballad with a calm, narrative feel overall, and the vocal range isn’t high, so you can sing it without overexerting yourself.

The key is whether you can transition smoothly into head voice in the chorus.

Also, that distinctive head voice from Nakasone shows up at the end of the last chorus.

If you don’t conserve your breath, your voice won’t come out, so be careful not to sing everything in one go.

secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE

ZONE “secret base ~What You Gave Me~” MUSIC VIDEO
secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE

ZONE, who were hugely popular as a girls’ rock band.

“secret base ~Kimi ga Kureta Mono~” was the theme song for the drama Kids War 3: ‘Don’t Mess With Me.’ Speaking of Kids War, it was all the rage when I was in elementary school! I bet tons of people sang it at karaoke, right? The melody line is simple with few leaps, so you can sing it calmly.

The parts outside the chorus are a bit low, so you might find it hard to catch the pitch.

Try singing as if you’re using a lot of breath and pushing your voice forward in front of you.

That way your body will resonate and you’ll hear your own voice more clearly!

YELLikimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari “YELL” Music Video
YELLikimonogakari

“YELL,” which was chosen as the set piece for the junior high division of the NHK All-Japan School Music Competition, is an uplifting ballad themed around graduation and new beginnings.

Some women in their 30s may have sung it in chorus back in school.

The very slow tempo lets you sing each phrase carefully, which is great.

It’s also easy for anyone to sing: the vocal melody is simple and accessible, and each melodic section is built to swell as the song progresses.

The overall vocal range is F3 to C5, so it should be comfortable to sing without strain.

Since there are many long tones, keep an eye on the pitch bar and sing with steady intonation.

Shangri-LaChatto Monchī

Chatmonchy “Shangri-La” Music Video
Shangri-LaChatto Monchī

There’s a behind-the-scenes story that the ending theme of the anime “Hataraki Man” was originally written as a dark song, but the final version turned out pop.

Beneath the bright melody, you can sense a certain instability and poignancy.

The overall vocal range is narrow but somewhat high, from C4 to D#5.

The key to singing it is to keep your delivery light.

The song itself is short at around three minutes, and the melody line is very simple, so even beginners to “Shangri-La” should be able to learn it quickly!

God Knows…Hirano Aya

God knows… “The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya” [Suzumiya Haruhi no Yūutsu] Kadokawa-licensed MAD [Bass Performance]
God Knows…Hirano Aya

As an insert song from the anime The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, this is the track Haruhi and the others perform during the cultural festival live show.

It’s a fast-paced band sound and a genuine rock number, so it might be challenging at first glance, but with practice I think it’s quite singable.

The “A” section’s laid-back timing (the held-back feel) is very important, so be careful not to slip off the beat.

The “B” section progresses without much change in range, but keep your eyebrows lifted to prevent your pitch from dropping.

Also, the chorus goes into higher notes with an image of an emotional outburst—if you project your voice energetically into the distance, you should be able to sing without straining your throat!

Fool of LoveGoto Maki

Maki Goto “Stupid Fool of Love” Music Video
Fool of LoveGoto Maki

This is Maki Goto’s big hit released in March 2001 as her solo debut.

The overall vocal range spans G3 to F#5, and because the last phrase of the chorus uses head voice, the range is quite wide.

Rather than pitch movement, the rhythm is distinctive; if you sing carefully, your timing will align and your pitch accuracy will improve.

Also, since the chorus is sung with a head-voice quality, projecting your head voice more will give you a sharper tone like Maki Goto’s.

In English-language singing, it helps to use breath and give the head voice a light, flicked feel.

It may be challenging until you get used to it, but give it a try!