Vibrato practice pieces. Recommended easy songs that make it easier to get the hang of it.
You want to make the endings of your notes ring beautifully at karaoke…
Even when you practice with that in mind, it can be hard to get the hang of it, right?In fact, choosing the right songs is really important for building technique without strain.So in this article, we’ll introduce plenty of songs that make it easy to produce vibrato, along with recommended tracks for practicing vibrato!We’ve picked selections that are easy to sing, focusing on pieces with a relaxed tempo.Be sure to find some favorites and use them as a reference to further polish your expressive singing!
- Songs that make it easy to practice vibrato / Recommended songs for those who want to practice
- Vibrato practice pieces. Recommended easy songs that make it easier to get the hang of it.
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Vibrato practice pieces. Recommended easy-to-produce songs to get the hang of it (1–10)
Wine Red HeartNEW!anzenchitai
Released on November 25, 1983, this was Anzen Chitai’s fourth single and a massive hit, with lyrics by Yosui Inoue and music by Koji Tamaki.
With lyrics depicting a dangerous, adult love affair and a sophisticated melody, it reached No.
1 on the Oricon charts, ranked No.
2 for the year, and sold 714,000 copies—remaining beloved by many to this day.
Koji Tamaki is known for his natural vibrato, giving his voice a constantly shimmering quality.
When singing, you can deliver it crisply in chest voice or mix in breath for a gentler feel—either way, the vibrato comes naturally.
The key is to place the endings of the phrases as you sing.
Letter to TomorrowNEW!Teshima Aoi
This is the fifth single, released on February 10, 2016, and it’s the theme song for the drama “Someday, When I Recall This Love, I’m Sure I’ll Cry.” With lyrics and music by Ayako Ikeda, its gentle melody makes it a classic, bittersweet yet hopeful ballad that feels like a letter sent from your future self to your past self.
Aoi Teshima’s breathy, natural vibrato is a hallmark of the song.
When you sing it, be careful not to use too much breath and get light-headed.
If you imitate it too much at first, your voice may lose stability, so until you’re used to it, try singing as you normally do, gently.
Also, adding vibrato at the ends of phrases sounds very natural, so try to place the phrase endings softly, letting the voice out gently.
homeNEW!Kiyama Yusaku
Yusaku Kiyama’s debut song “home.” Released on February 6, 2008, it’s a renowned ballad born from an audition show, in which a company employee—father of four—sings passionately about his love for his family.
It became a big hit, surpassing 20,000 downloads in a single week on music distribution services at the time.
“home” is also highly recommended for practicing vibrato! The melody itself is catchy and seems easy to sing right away, and since the basic style involves holding notes, it’s easy to hear where Kiyama himself adds vibrato.
It might be good to sing with the mindset of imitating him!
Vibrato practice pieces. Recommended easy-to-produce songs for getting the hang of it (11–20)
To tomorrowNEW!MISIA
This song was created as a message of support for the recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake.
It’s a ballad characterized by lyrics that share in sorrow while carrying hope for the future, and by its overwhelming long tones; it’s a masterpiece with various arrangements, such as a 2011 live recording and a 2013 orchestral version.
MISIA’s vibrato is remarkably natural in its oscillation, with a gentle quality that conveys emotion.
In “Ashita e,” a particularly deep, warm-sounding vibrato is used extensively to express wishes for recovery and love.
She also varies the use of vibrato to suit the song’s atmosphere, so be sure to pay attention to that.
apoptosisNEW!Ofisharu Higedan Dism
A roughly six-and-a-half-minute ballad that served as the lead track from their second album, “Editorial,” released in August 2021, and was featured in an Apple Music commercial.
Using “apoptosis”—the phenomenon in which cells that have fulfilled their role self-destruct—as its motif, this ethereal song depicts both the limits of life and a paean to living.
Since it’s by Higedan, the vocal range is higher than in many other artists’ songs, but rather than aiming to belt in chest voice, try singing with more falsetto and breathiness; it should make adding vibrato easier.
If you tense up, you won’t be able to let your voice vibrate, so use your body well and sing while staying relaxed.
Stars on EarthNEW!Nakajima Miyuki
Released in July 2000 as the 37th single, it became a major hit as the theme song for NHK’s “Project X: Challengers.” Praising the unsung engineers and hard workers who don’t take center stage as “stars on earth,” it’s a classic that honors the people who support society.
Listening to the song, there are many elongated phrase endings and a strong impression of abundant vibrato.
If you try to sing it with a nasal tone like Miyuki Nakajima, it can be hard to stay on pitch, so it’s recommended to start by singing in your own natural voice.
At the ends of phrases, it might be good to pronounce the vowel clearly first and then add just a slight wobble.
flameLiSA
LiSA’s 20th single, released on October 14, 2020.
It’s the theme song for the film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train.
Because it became a massive hit—often described as historic—most people have probably heard this track.
The tempo is relatively slow, and in the sections where the vocal melody sustains long notes, she sings with vibrato that traces a large pitch curve.
I think it’s an ideal song for practicing slow vibrato.
Listen closely to the original and give it a try in your practice.
