Songs that make it easy to practice vibrato / Recommended songs for those who want to practice
Do you ever think, “If only I could master vibrato, my singing would sound so much better…”? Vibrato—the technique of gently oscillating the voice—is an essential expressive tool that adds depth and emotion to a song.
However, not every song is suitable for practice.
In fact, songs that make it easier to produce vibrato share certain traits, and the right song choice can significantly speed up your progress.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of songs with plenty of long tones that make applying vibrato easier, as well as numbers that are ideal for practice in terms of vocal range.
Find the one song that adds a new layer of expression to your voice!
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Songs that make it easy to practice vibrato / Recommended for those who want to practice (61–70)
BeautifulSuperfly
Superfly’s fifth original album WHITE includes this track, and the album was released on May 27, 2015.
Although it wasn’t released as a single, it topped two categories in RecoChoku’s “RecoChoku Award Monthly Best Song June 2015” (Download Single and Ringtone) and also hit No.
1 on iTunes, becoming a major hit.
Over an up-tempo, grand, and lavishly arranged backing track, you can enjoy Shiho Ochi’s highly dynamic vocals.
In the relatively softly sung A section, she skillfully employs a vibrato technique that wavers pitch over a comparatively long time span.
In the chorus’s long notes, she frequently uses straight, powerful high tones, so pay close attention to that contrast as you listen.
Personally, I was especially impressed by the use of vibrato on the long notes right after the instrumental break, where the arrangement calms down a bit.
Mastering this approach to vibrato will surely broaden the expressive range of your singing!
AmyTHE ORAL CIGARETTES
This is THE ORAL CIGARETTES’ second major-label single, released on April 22, 2015.
It’s an upbeat, catchy song with a very familiar melody, making it a great practice piece for male vocal rock—there’s plenty to learn beyond just vibrato.
The way vibrato is used on the sustained notes in the chorus might feel a bit idiosyncratic, but it’s excellent for mastering a wide, pitch-swing vibrato.
Practice keeping your volume steady while smoothly connecting to the next note.
ORIONNakajima Mika
This is Mika Nakashima’s 27th single, released on November 12, 2008.
It was used as an insert song in the drama “Ryusei no Kizuna.” At the beginning of the track, there’s a section where she sings the chorus melody accompanied by just an acoustic guitar, and I think this part is ideal for studying subtle vocal expression through vibrato.
Even as the pitch wavers, the vocal support doesn’t weaken—truly impressive.
It might be even more insightful to compare this with how she handles the long notes in the chorus after the rhythm comes in.
Let’s become a familyFukuyama Masaharu
This is Masaharu Fukuyama’s 27th single, released on August 31, 2011.
It was used as the CM song for Recruit’s wedding magazine Zexy and as the image song for the TV Tokyo variety show “Let’s Become a Family,” and it became a major hit.
In this song—particularly in the chorus—Fukuyama showcases a vocal expression that uses vibrato to smoothly shift pitch over a broad temporal arc.
I think this approach to vibrato is relatively easy to understand even for beginners.
Be sure to listen closely to every nuance of the phrases and practice along.
You’ll gain a lot by focusing on the long tones where the notes are sustained.
MOREEARHSHAKER
A track from the Japanese HM/HR band EARTHSHAKER’s second album, FUGITIVE, which was released in March 1984.
Masafumi Nishida, who handles vocals for EARTHSHAKER, had already earned a strong reputation for his superb singing ability and expressiveness since their indie days.
Among his many vocal techniques, his vibrato is particularly noteworthy.
In their signature song MORE, which I’m introducing here, he showcases a wonderful vibrato, especially on the sustained long notes in the vocal melody.
His singing style has a bit of an idiosyncratic flair, so opinions may be divided depending on personal taste, but as a practice or reference piece for vibrato technique, it’s one of the best.
Answer keyJUJU
This is JUJU’s 41st single in total, released on November 10, 2021.
It’s a slightly bouncy, mid-tempo pop song, and within its very cute vibe you can enjoy JUJU’s wonderfully dynamic vocals.
The contrast between the A-melody, sung with a cute tone rich in higher overtones, and the chorus, delivered with powerful vocals, is excellent.
As for vibrato, my personal impression is that it’s used more as a natural expression than as a showy technique.
So when you sing it at karaoke, the quickest way to capture the song’s feel might be to sing naturally without focusing too much on strong vibrato.
TONIGHTSandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu
This piece was produced as the 10th anniversary work for Sandaime J SOUL BROTHERS, and it was released on June 16, 2021.
It’s a song where you can enjoy various vocals by multiple singers, so it’s a bit difficult to focus solely on vibrato in an explanation.
However, the parts sung mainly with long-tone falsetto lines would be ideal practice material for men to learn vibrato technique.