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 that help you get the hang of it (21–30)
KanadeSukima Suichi
It was Sukima Switch’s second single, released on March 10, 2004.
It’s a very mellow ballad with a broad, relaxed vocal melody, so I think it could be an ideal piece for studying vibrato technique.
In particular, the way vibrato is applied and the way pitch is varied in the falsetto sections of the chorus make it great practice material for vibrato.
To reproduce this, you’ll also need to master smooth transitions in your vocal production, but by all means, give it a try in your practice!
remain ~ The Key to the HeartKoyanagi Yuki
It seems this was the theme song for the TBS drama “How Many Years Will You Take a Break from Love?” and was performed at the 52nd NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen.
The arrangement highlights Yuki Koyanagi’s signature combination of a rich tone and delicate vibrato, so it’s highly recommended as a practice piece for vibrato.
The overall vocal range is G3–D5, and the song builds toward the latter half.
Since there are many sustained notes, singing with a lingering resonance will make it easier to apply vibrato.
Also, while Yuki Koyanagi’s voice is powerful, try not to overstrain; use ample breath and aim to resonate through your body when you produce sound.
The Beginningayaka
Because it’s a ballad with many long sustained notes and was used as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “Sukkiri!!,” it’s highly recommended as a vibrato practice piece.
The overall vocal range of the song is F#3 to F5, and the chorus gets quite high, so it’s good to sing as if you’re using your breath generously.
Ayaka’s singing style is known for its “naturally occurring vibrato,” and if you make the oscillation too wide it can start to sound like enka, so aim to let just the tail end of the notes shimmer.
The A melody sits in the lower register and is very easy to give a light vibrato.
If you sing as though you’re pushing your breath forward, your voice will gently waver and a light vibrato will appear.
Give it a try!
An endlessly continuing storyMISIA
The grand orchestral ballad “A Story That Goes On Forever,” which became the theme song for NHK’s Salt Lake City Olympics.
It features many sustained notes at the ends of phrases, leaving plenty of space for vibrato.
In the A melody, singing as if speaking while letting out a thin stream of breath brings out MISIA’s signature style.
The chorus goes into higher notes, but not excessively high, so you should be able to sing it without forcing.
In the expansive final chorus, don’t push through with your throat—resonate in your chest! Rather than relying on a diaphragm-shaking technique, open your mouth vertically to open the throat, and slightly vary the mouth size to create natural vibrato—give it a try.
sign; mark; symbol; omenMr.Children
It was the theme song for the drama “14-sai no Haha” (14-Year-Old Mother) and became a big hit along with the show.
The song is 7 minutes and 12 seconds long, and because it features many long sustained notes, you might naturally develop vibrato if you manage to sing the entire piece.
For male singers, the verse (A-melo) is probably the easiest place to add subtle vibrato.
Also, the chorus is in a high range, so be careful not to strain.
To avoid tensing your throat, keep your gaze focused into the distance when you project your voice.
Although the song is 7 minutes and 12 seconds long, it doesn’t feel that long when you actually sing it, so definitely try practicing with “Shirushi.”
Letter ~To You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki
In the junior high school division, it was selected as the required piece for the 75th NHK All-Japan School Music Competition.
It’s a piano ballad characterized by many long tones.
I imagine many people sing it at karaoke, too.
The overall vocal range spans G3 to D5, and the range gradually rises from the B section.
Since the lyrics directly convey emotions, it’s easy to use vibrato as a “tremble of feeling.” When singing, if you force your voice, it becomes harder to produce vibrato with your throat, so take in plenty of breath and let out air along with your voice.
Try singing as if aiming into the distance.
I’d rather die.Fuji Kaze
Released in May 2020 and included on the 1st album “HELP EVER HURT NEVER,” this stylish track blends Showa-era kayōkyoku with contemporary trap beats.
Around 2022, it went viral on TikTok—particularly in Thailand—and racked up major overseas streams.
The overall vocal range is F#3 to G4, which isn’t too high, so many male singers may find it comfortable to sing.
A hallmark of Fujii Kaze’s style is a generally wavering delivery with breathy vocals, which makes it very easy to apply vibrato.
It might be best to start by imitating his approach when you sing.