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 use vibrato / Recommended songs for those who want to practice (71–80)
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.
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.
PRIDEImai Miki
This is Miki Imai’s 12th single, released on November 4, 1996.
It was also used as the theme song for the TV drama “Doc,” and as of 2022, when this article was written, it appears to remain Miki Imai’s biggest hit.
Now, regarding how she uses vibrato in her singing here, I feel there’s a very distinctive way she handles the downward motion when oscillating pitch within long tones.
You might call it a vibrato expression that allows her to connect smoothly and flexibly from the long tone into the next note.
If you listen with that in mind, it may give you a hint for mastering this song.
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.