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)
StoryAI
AI’s 12th single, released on May 18, 2005.
It’s a classic ballad in which AI, known for her slightly husky voice, delivers a deeply emotional performance.
The vocal melody features a broad flow with extensive use of long tones, within which AI showcases a beautiful vibrato technique.
The backing track is arranged simply, making the subtle nuances in the vocal part very easy to hear, and I think it’s an ideal piece for studying vibrato.
One of the pleasures of this song is the contrast between the quiet, delicate wavering of the sound in the first verse and the straight, sustained long tones sung in the climactic chorus.
searchlightTamaki Kōji
This is Koji Tamaki’s 25th single, released on November 27, 2013.
It was the ending theme for the drama Tokyo Bandwagon, in which Tamaki himself appeared.
Tamaki is known for his very distinctive singing style, and his characteristic use of vibrato is especially enjoyable in this song—particularly in the lower register of the A section.
Practicing that low-register vibrato will likely yield many benefits.
There’s also a lot to learn from the brief falsetto moments you can hear in the latter half of the chorus, including how he applies vibrato there.
The song itself is a simply arranged slow ballad, making it an ideal piece not only for studying vibrato but also as reference material for a wide range of vocal expressions.
Vibrato practice pieces. Recommended easy-to-sing songs for getting the hang of it (31–40)
Give me a gentle kiss.DREAMS COME TRUE
Yasashii Kiss o Shite has the vibe of an adult kayōkyoku song.
With Miwa Yoshida’s breathy, soft vocals and beautiful lingering endings, it’s perfect for practicing vibrato.
Start with clear, firm diction, then gently add a breathy, spoken feel and a light wobble.
If you keep too much tension, your throat will tighten on the high notes before the chorus, so relax and avoid tensing your body.
For the A melody, imagine placing the voice right in front of you as you sing; your tone will naturally start to shimmer.
beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko
Kabutomushi has a relaxed tempo.
If you want to practice vibrato, I recommend starting with a tempo this laid-back.
Most people probably sing the A verse without belting, but because you can sing softly while adding a slight wobble, even those who aren’t sure how to do vibrato can get a feel for that “gently wavering” sensation.
As a rule, it’s good to slightly sustain the ends of phrases.
When you breathe out, try to make a fine wobble by consciously articulating from the consonant through to the vowel.
petalback number
Released in 2011, this is back number’s major-label debut single, featuring themes of breakup, lingering feelings, springtime scenery, and bittersweetness.
The overall vocal range is D3–A4, which many male singers may find comfortable.
However, the range rises sharply midway through the pre-chorus, so be careful not to tense up.
There are many phrases that extend at the ends of lines, making it a good opportunity to add pleasant vibrato.
Since the “i” vowel tends to cause tension, the key is to avoid over-enunciating it.
Roses and Rosesakaiyuu
Released in 2010, this is one of Yu Sakai’s signature songs.
It’s an R&B-flavored mid-tempo ballad that’s easy to groove to—some of you may have heard it before.
The melody has pronounced contrasts—narrative lines, bouncy phrases, then sustained long tones—making it easy to focus on adding vibrato to the tail ends of notes.
The smooth, distinctive transitions from chest voice to falsetto are notable as well, along with a technique of gently shaking the voice.
If you sing while really feeling the groove in your body, vibrato should come naturally.
In fact, leaning into the groove a bit exaggeratedly might be just right!
I LOVE YOUkurisu haato
Chris Hart’s “I LOVE YOU” has a constant, overall vibrato feel.
It’s a great match as a vibrato practice piece! Because the range is very wide—from A#2 to D5—if you adjust it to a key that suits your voice, you might master vibrato just by mimicking the vibe as you sing.
In general, when adding vibrato in higher ranges, you need to use more breath and diaphragm support than you think, so it will likely be difficult at first.
That said, the gently entering melody line in the first verse has vibrato at the end of every phrase.
Start by consciously adding a slight wobble right as you land on the note, and try to “place” your voice as you sing.