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[For men in their 30s] Aim for a high karaoke score!

Have you ever struggled to pick the right song when you want to score high at karaoke? If you know songs that are not only easy to sing but also tend to score well on rating systems, karaoke will be even more fun.

Songs with a comfortable vocal range, a steady tempo, and that still get the crowd going—if you keep those in mind, you can take the mic with confidence.

In this article, we’ll introduce songs that are easy for men to sing and great for aiming for high scores.

Be sure to add them to your karaoke repertoire!

[For men in their 30s] Aim for a high karaoke score! (11–20)

SUNHoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – SUN (Official Video)
SUNHoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino is a singer-songwriter who enjoys broad popularity for his wide-ranging musicality, from stylish tracks rooted in R&B and neo-soul to catchy, pop-leaning songs.

Among his many great tunes, a recommended one is SUN.

This piece sits in an average vocal range of mid1 D# to hi A.

While the arrangement emphasizes the lower register in line with Hoshino’s vocal quality, the hi A can actually feel somewhat low for men with deeper voices.

Use that note as your reference point and lower the key accordingly when you sing.

KobukuroIma, sakihokoru hanatachi yo

Kobukuro – Oh flowers now in full bloom
KobukuroIma, sakihokoru hanatachi yo

This is a song that was used as the theme for NHK’s Sochi Olympics in 2014.

Many of you are probably familiar with it.

Although it’s a Kobukuro song, “Ima, Sakihokoru Hanatachi yo” has a very clear vocal melody, making it easy to sing even solo.

You can take the rhythm at a relaxed, slow pace, or go double-time—both are comfortable and recommended.

The overall vocal range is C3 to F#4, so most men should be able to sing it in chest voice without strain.

Since it’s a ballad, adding contrast between the lower notes in the verses (A and B sections) and the lift in the chorus will boost expressiveness and help raise your score.

Try singing with your facial muscles lifted to keep your pitch from dropping.

If I sing to the sky175R

They announced a hiatus in 2010, but resumed activities in 2016 and still perform at many festivals and play live shows.

When you think of 175R, isn’t “Sora ni Utaeba” the first song that comes to mind? The track gives the impression of having many long sustained notes overall, which really brings out vocalist SHOGO’s higher register.

The range is F3 to B4, which might be a bit high for some men.

That said, the song starts mostly in the low range, so as long as you can get through the wordy, fast-paced part at the end of the chorus, it can help boost your score.

Hold me, señoritaYamashita Tomohisa

Tomohisa Yamashita (Yamashita Tomohisa) Daite Señorita [2014 version]
Hold me, señoritaYamashita Tomohisa

Tomohisa Yamashita, who was a member of the idol group NEWS from 2003 to 2011.

His debut solo song, “Daite Señorita,” was used as the theme song for the TBS drama “Kurosagi.” The song’s intro is cool and memorable.

As an idol song, its vocal range is narrow, making it easy to sing even for those who aren’t good with high notes.

The beginning of the A melody is quite low, so hitting the right pitch might be tricky, but if you sing carefully, you’ll be fine!

SaudadePorunogurafiti

Porno Graffitti 'Saudade' (“OPEN MUSIC CABINET” Live in Saitama Super Arena 2007) / 'Saudade (Live Ver.)'
SaudadePorunogurafiti

“Saudade,” released in 2000, was Porno Graffitti’s first song to top the Oricon charts and their first million seller—an early classic.

It boldly incorporates the Latin-inspired sound that has become synonymous with them and has gained popularity across generations.

In 2021, they even performed it on THE FIRST TAKE, which drew a lot of attention.

It’s also a huge karaoke favorite, and you’ll see when you try singing it that the combination of Latin and kayōkyoku (Japanese pop ballad style) works incredibly well and is very singable.

Practice while paying attention to the slightly rapid-fire parts and the key change in the latter half!

Beyond a thousand nightsAqua Timez

Aqua Timez 'Beyond a Thousand Nights' Music Video (Theme song of the movie 'BLEACH: Memories of Nobody')
Beyond a thousand nightsAqua Timez

When people talk about iconic medium-tempo ballads from the 2000s, I’m sure many in their mid to late 30s are reminded of this song.

“Sen no Yoru wo Koete” (Beyond a Thousand Nights) is Aqua Timez’s second single overall and was also used as the theme song for the anime film BLEACH: Memories of Nobody.

With an arrangement that includes strings, it’s a classic that really evokes the 2000s, yet its clear melody line and straightforward structure make it very singable at karaoke.

While the pitch isn’t particularly high, it does include some fairly low notes and the overall range is relatively wide, so try to focus on delivering it with dynamic contrast!

[For Men in Their 30s] Aim for High Karaoke Scores! (21–30)

Limit-Break x SurvivorHikawa Kiyoshi

It’s the opening theme of Dragon Ball Super, a classic anison track packed with the same momentum and power as the anime itself.

The singer is Kiyoshi Hikawa, which surprised me at first since I didn’t have that image of him.

The overall vocal range is quite narrow at F#3–F#4, which should be comfortable for male singers.

However, because similar notes continue throughout, maintaining consistency is important.

The chorus has many sustained notes, so you can rack up points quickly there.

Keep an eye on the pitch bar and hold the notes all the way to the end.