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.
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Songs that make it easy to use vibrato / Recommended songs for those who want to practice (71–80)
the Beat of LifeKubota Toshinobu
Toshinobu Kubota’s masterpiece “the Beat of Life.” Since it was released recently, even younger listeners may find it familiar.
As you’d expect from a song performed by Kubota, the track is arranged with an overall R&B flavor.
While it doesn’t feature many long sustained notes, the chorus does include solid long tones enhanced with vibrato.
The vocal range isn’t especially wide, so it’s also recommended for those who want a relatively simple song to gradually improve their singing skills.
Return To MyselfHamada Mari
This is Mari Hamada’s 9th single, released on April 19, 1989.
One of the distinctive features of Hamada’s vocals—already notable for her unique tone and delivery—is her use of vibrato, which she dynamically modulates along with volume and pitch.
Hamada has exceptionally strong fundamental vocal ability, and her high notes in chest voice are very powerful, so the difficulty of singing this song is quite high.
However, precisely because of that, once you’re able to sing this piece, you’ll have likely mastered not only vibrato but a variety of vocal techniques as well.
It’s a selection geared a bit toward advanced singers, but by all means, give it a try!
milk teaFukuyama Masaharu
With its gentle acoustic sound, Masaharu Fukuyama’s “milk tea” is a delight to listen to.
Released in May 2006 as his 21st single, it was also used as the theme song for the TBS variety show “Koisuru Hanikami!” from April to June.
It’s a very relaxed, slow-tempo ballad, and the vocal melody features many long notes, which likely makes it easy to add vibrato when singing it at karaoke.
Fukuyama’s own performance includes more natural vibrato rather than a deliberately staged one, so you might get a nicer vibrato if you don’t overthink it and sing without putting too much emphasis on it.
M87Yonezu Kenshi
A song by Kenshi Yonezu written as the theme for the film Shin Ultraman, released in May 2022.
It’s a track that lets you fully enjoy Yonezu’s wonderful vocals and expressive singing, which skillfully employs vibrato.
As a karaoke pick, it’s by no means an easy song to sing, but the tempo is relaxed, and the melody often features broad note values and sustained long tones, which I think makes it relatively easier for the average person to produce vibrato.
In particular, the singing in the latter half of the song—the so-called D-melody section—where the vibrato becomes finer is outstanding, making this an ideal piece for practicing vibrato.
Definitely try using this song to work on your vibrato.
vaseKadamatsu Toshiki
Toshiki Kadomatsu is a great singer-songwriter who energized Japan’s AOR scene.
He excels in AOR, black contemporary, and city pop, and is known worldwide as a leading artist of city pop.
Among his songs, the one I especially recommend is Kabin (“Vase”).
While it incorporates some elements of Black music, the vocal line isn’t difficult.
In addition, because it features many long tones, it’s an ideal piece for practicing vibrato.
Time goes byEvery Little Thing
Every Little Thing’s eighth single, released on February 11, 1998.
The song features a vocal melody with a relatively broad, medium-tempo flow, so there are many long sustained notes in parts like the chorus.
That makes it an excellent practice piece for learning vibrato.
In particular, the big vibrato on the final lyric of the chorus—where the title is sung—offers a spot where it’s easy to connect notes smoothly while adding pitch modulation, making it great for beginners to practice with this song.
A good tip for singing it well is to keep a bright tone while allowing the pitch to waver relatively widely.
TRUSTL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
With an unparalleled sense of musical sophistication, the visual kei rock band L’Arc~en~Ciel has garnered high acclaim not only in Japan but also in Europe, where musical standards are considered especially high.
They have many classic songs, but the one I particularly recommend as a practice piece for vibrato is “TRUST.” This tastefully crafted rock ballad features multiple long tones.
HYDE’s vibrato is textbook-level stable, so try practicing by imitating his approach.