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)
EverythingMISIA
MISIA’s seventh single, released on October 25, 2000.
It’s a fine ballad where MISIA’s expressive vocals shine over an elegant backing track featuring symphonic string arrangements and a Rhodes electric piano.
Her vibrato seems characterized by starting long notes straight and gradually making the vibrato finer as the note continues.
Among female vocal ballads, this is an ideal piece for studying and mastering vibrato, so I highly recommend learning it and trying it out at karaoke, etc.
Island SongTHE BOOM
There are several versions of this song by THE BOOM, but I’m referring to the original version included on the album Shishunki, released on January 22, 1992.
It’s a very striking track featuring the sound of the Okinawan folk instrument, the sanshin, and a vocal melody that uses Okinawan scales.
THE BOOM’s vocalist, Kazufumi Miyazawa, also sings it in a somewhat folk-song style, and the way he sustains and shades those long tones might make this one of the best materials for practicing vibrato singing.
The contrast between the relatively straight-sung chorus and the other parts, which lean more heavily into a folk flavor, is also exquisite as a vocal expression.
When you sing it at karaoke, you might have fun trying a slightly exaggerated, pitch-wavering vibrato in the non-chorus sections!
dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo
It’s Yo Hitoto’s fifth single, released on February 11, 2004.
It’s a classic ballad that’s counted among her signature songs.
From the very beginning, you can enjoy a wonderfully executed vibrato.
Broadly speaking, vibrato can be divided into two types: one that wavers the pitch and one that wavers the volume, and she skillfully switches between both to express the song.
In the wider oscillations, there’s a slightly enka-like flavor, which is also a distinctive and charming aspect of her singing.
This track offers a very clear example of how to use vibrato, so if you want to improve your vibrato, I highly recommend learning to sing this song.
I’m sure you’ll get a lot out of it!
Recommended songs for those who find it easy to use vibrato or want to practice it (81–90)
AitaiKato Miria
A track from Miliyah Kato’s 4th album “Ring” and the album’s lead song.
Although it wasn’t released as a single, it became a hit with over 700,000 ringtone downloads.
Among slow ballads that make extensive use of sustained notes in the vocal melody, its relatively wide vibrato is particularly striking.
If you’re singing it at karaoke, listen closely to the drums and let your vibrato flow comfortably within the song’s rhythm—you’ll likely be able to recreate a great-sounding vibrato.
Come, spring.Matsutoya Yumi
It’s Yumi Matsutoya’s 26th single, released on October 24, 1994.
It was produced as the theme song for an NHK morning drama series of the same title as the track.
This is just my personal take, but the vibrato you hear in Matsutoya’s singing feels less like a deliberate stylistic device and more like so-called natural vibrato stemming from her singing approach and vocal production.
This song is a great example of production and direction that perfectly capitalized on those traits and characteristics.
When you sing it at karaoke, I think the quickest way to make it sound good is not to overthink it—just imitate her delivery as closely as you can.
crescent moonayaka
This is Ayaka’s fourth single, released on September 27, 2006.
From her debut, Ayaka has been highly praised for her vocal ability, and that strong vocal skill and expressive power are fully present in this ballad as well.
Focusing on vibrato—the theme of this piece—her use of vibrato in the high notes of the chorus, sung in a mix voice transitioning to falsetto, is exceptionally well executed.
If you pay attention to the contrast with the powerful singing in the so-called D melody after the second chorus, you may discover various intriguing nuances.
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.