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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Recommended Songs for Those Who Find It Easy to Use Vibrato or Want to Practice (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 characterized by a gentle vocal melody and simple arrangement, and in response, Fujii’s singing voice resonates with great warmth and softness.
Fittingly, the vocal melody makes frequent use of sustained notes, and I felt that by employing a variety of vibrato techniques—especially on those sustained sections—Fujii makes the song even more memorable.
In a sense, it could be considered a model example of vibrato singing, so please feel free to use it as study material.
Songs that make it easy to practice vibrato / Recommended songs for those who want to work on it (51–60)
Close your eyesHirai Ken
It’s Ken Hirai’s 20th single, released on April 28, 2004.
It was written as the theme song for the Toho film “Crying Out Love, in the Center of the World.” Ken Hirai is an artist who always treats us to wonderful vibrato in his singing, and this slow piano-and-vocal-driven ballad, “Hitomi wo Tojite,” is, I think, a song where you can especially enjoy a variety of vibrato styles among his works.
From the ways he varies the width of the pitch oscillation to vibrato executed while switching between chest voice, middle voice, and falsetto, it’s a song with a relatively high level of difficulty to sing.
However, mastering it should significantly improve your vocal technique.
I highly recommend listening closely to the original, studying it, and then giving it a try yourself.
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.
moonlightOnitsuka Chihiro
This was Chihiro Onitsuka’s second single, released on August 9, 2000.
It was used as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “TRICK.” With its overall acoustic sound centered on piano and vocals, the track lets you fully enjoy Onitsuka’s beautiful vibrato.
The melody features many long sustained notes, especially in the chorus, making it one of the best songs for practicing vibrato.
Study Onitsuka’s singing closely—she skillfully varies pitch and volume to create expressive nuance.
powder snowRemioromen
This is Remioromen’s seventh major-label single (eighth overall), released in November 2005.
It was used as an insert song for the Fuji TV drama “1 Litre of Tears.” The track is built at a medium to slow tempo, and the vocal melody makes extensive use of long tones, making it ideal as a practice piece for vibrato technique.
Although the vocal melody is relatively simple, the nuances—such as changes in volume, pitch, and the breadth of variation—subtly differ in various parts of the song.
For that reason as well, it’s a piece I highly recommend listening to closely and practicing with if you’re aiming to master vibrato.
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!
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.