Vibrato practice piece. Take the first step toward becoming a great singer!
Among karaoke lovers, many people are probably thinking, “I want to become a better singer.” While researching how to improve your singing, quite a few of you may also be thinking, “I want to master vibrato.” Vibrato refers to a singing technique that oscillates pitch and/or volume up and down, and it enhances expressiveness in your singing.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of songs that are perfect for practicing vibrato.
Different artists and songs feature various styles of vibrato, so study many performances and use them as material to help you improve.
We look forward to the day you showcase your wonderful singing.
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Vibrato practice pieces. Take the first step toward great singing! (31–40)
1991Yonezu Kenshi
‘1991,’ a masterpiece by Kenshi Yonezu known as the theme song for the film ‘5 Centimeters per Second.’ The lyrics, which seem to mirror both the protagonist and Yonezu himself, are highly emotional and have made the song popular at karaoke.
The piece spans a fairly wide vocal range of mid1F to hiD.
While the average pitch isn’t particularly high, the large jumps in melody make the song feel quite demanding overall.
It also features mixed voice, but since it’s a chest-leaning mix, people with an average vocal range should be able to manage it with practice.
A melody instead of a bouquetShimizu Shota
It’s Shota Shimizu’s 20th single, released in October 2015.
It was used as the ending theme for the TV drama “Designer Baby: Detective Hayami’s Difficult Case Before Maternity Leave.” The ballad-like style and Shimizu’s slightly boyish vocals are very striking.
Not only is vibrato used effectively on the long tones, but there are also many passages where the pitch changes continuously to connect the vocal melody in a curved, flowing way.
This makes it an ideal track for studying and practicing pitch-inflection techniques.
Through this song, discover how to use rich vibrato.
glass windowKing Gnu
A digital-only single by King Gnu, released in September 2023.
I believe this song has many aspects that are extremely helpful for anyone practicing and studying vibrato technique.
It features a structure centered on rich melodies and long sustained notes, making it ideal for practical vibrato training.
While the overall vocal difficulty is somewhat high, the sense of accomplishment when you master it is all the greater.
Also, because it has a ballad feel and a relatively slow tempo, you can take your time and really enjoy your vibrato.
Through this song, why not polish your vibrato skills and aim for a high score at karaoke? Mastering this one track should significantly boost your musical expressiveness.
With patience and consistent practice, cultivate a beautiful vibrato.
Anytime Anywheremilet
A digital-only single by milet, released in September 2023.
It was selected as the ending theme for the Nippon TV anime series Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.
This medium-tempo song makes extensive use of long tones in the vocal melody, and especially in the sections sung in falsetto—such as the chorus—you can enjoy milet’s highly captivating vibrato.
It’s one of the best tracks to use as a reference for vibrato on long falsetto notes, so be sure to listen closely to the original and try singing it yourself.
You are more beautiful than a rose.Fuse Akira
This was Akira Fuse’s 42nd single, released in January 1979.
It was used as the commercial song for Kanebo Cosmetics in the spring of 1979.
Incidentally, the composition and arrangement were handled by Mickey Yoshino of Godiego.
Fuse’s slightly canzone-like vocal tone is highly memorable, and even focusing on the theme of this piece—vibrato—you can enjoy a very powerful, resonant vibrato throughout.
It’s an ideal track to reference for strong vibrato.
Vibrato practice exercises. Take your first step toward great singing! (41–50)
FlowerFuji Kaze
This is Fujii Kaze’s 14th digital-only single, released in October 2023.
It was reportedly written as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Thursday drama series “Ichiban Suki na Hana.” The song is striking for its gentle vocal melody and simple arrangement, and in response, Fujii’s voice resonates with great warmth and softness.
Fittingly, the vocal line employs many long tones, and by using a wide variety of vibrato—especially on those sustained notes—Fujii makes the piece even more memorable.
In a sense, it could be called a showcase of vibrato techniques, so please feel free to use it as study material.
In conclusion
We’ve introduced a range of songs that are perfect for practicing vibrato.
Each piece differs in the width of the pitch oscillation and the speed of the pitch fluctuation, showing that there are many kinds of vibrato.
Be sure to listen to and study a wide variety of vocal styles, and put what you learn to use in your own singing!