Challenge your limits! A collection of Vocaloid songs with high keys and soaring high melodies
Many people probably have the impression that “Vocaloid songs have high keys.” In fact, the pitch range you can manipulate with synthetic vocal software is quite wide.
If you own one, you know—you’ve probably tried making it sing at absurdly high pitches, right? In this article, I’ve put together a list of Vocaloid songs with high keys! I think it’s a playlist that can help you choose songs for karaoke or cover videos.
Strictly speaking, in music theory there’s a difference between “a melody that includes high notes” and “a song with a high key,” but I’ve kept things loose here to be more accessible.
By all means, challenge the limits of your own vocal cords!
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Challenge your limits! A collection of Vocaloid songs with high keys and soaring melodies (61–70)
Jumble Jungle164
How about a hard rock number with a hefty sound pressure? This track is by 164, a Vocaloid producer also known as the creator of the smash hit “Amatsuki,” and it was released in 2018.
The guitar comping feels incredibly satisfying to the ears! The percussive tones are also interesting, matching the title with a rhythmic flair.
You might be able to manage the verses and pre-chorus, but the chorus will likely be tough for male singers.
Still, the groove is so good that just belting it out with energy should be plenty of fun.
World's End Dancehallwowaka
It’s a Vocaloid track with an irresistibly stylish, razor-sharp sound.
It’s one of wowaka’s signature songs—he also thrived as the frontman of the rock band Hitorie—and it was released in 2010.
The track has an addictive quality that perfectly fits the phrase “once you hear it, you can’t stop.” The melody line hardly ever drops in pitch and carries straight through to the end.
And because there are many rapid-fire phrases, it’s easy to lose track of where to breathe when singing it at karaoke.
But that’s exactly why it feels so good if you manage to sing it all the way through.
Inner Artsjin
If you’re looking for a song that gives you a push to try singing high notes over a passionate band sound, Inner Arts is the one.
Created by the well-known Vocaloid producer Jin, famous for the Kagerou Project, it was released in 2014.
It’s an upbeat track with a brilliant, dynamic sound, packed with positive messages that spark anticipation for an unseen future.
Pay attention to IA’s vocals, which carry a slightly mature vibe.
It’s also recommended to sing with an awareness of a smooth, expansive vibrato.
Double LariatAgo Aniki
This is a song that became a hot topic on Nico Nico Douga at the time because the illustration of Megurine Luka kept moving even when the video was paused.
It’s one of Agoaniki’s signature tracks and was released in 2009.
I started by talking about the video, but the song itself is truly wonderful.
It sings of the resolve to keep pushing forward headlong, even while recalling one’s former self and feeling a touch of sadness.
It’s a guitar rock track with a simple structure, so you might not notice it just by a quick listen, but you’ll understand how high the key is when you try singing it.
If you sing it at karaoke, be careful not to strain your throat.
I don't know anything about music.Iori Kanzaki
Vocaloid producer Kanzaki Iori, known for poetic songs with strong storytelling, has drawn significant attention.
His signature track, “Inochi ni Kirawarete Iru” (“Hated by Life Itself”), has been covered by many artists, including the singer Mafumafu.
Among his works, the song best known for its high key is “I Don’t Understand Music.” It was included on the 2019 album “Hakushi” (“Blank”).
Its straightforward band sound unfolds at a slow tempo and strikes straight to the heart.
Hatsune Miku’s high notes, carrying a sense of longing, are absolutely swoon-worthy.
Although the key is high, the melody develops within a fairly consistent range, making it a great recommendation for those trying high-tone vocals for the first time!
Spin∞SpinDynamic Jienzus
Dynamic Ji-enz is a music project set up as a band by Carlos Hakamada.
The video drawing attention on their YouTube channel is “∞ Mawaru ∞.” It’s a song themed around sushi, comically depicting plates circling on a conveyor-belt sushi lane.
The vocals use Hatsune Miku and Otomachi Una, featuring ultra-high harmonies.
It’s a level of singing that humans would find hard to produce.
Also unique is the band member introduction during the instrumental break.
Acts of vandalism against super-resolutionFrokuro
A track that expresses a dark worldview with an industrial-tinged EDM vibe.
“Super-Resolution Sabotage” is a song released in October 2022 by Vocaloid producer Frokuro, known for clever wordplay.
While the arrangement is relatively simple, the sudden, dynamically moving melodies make it especially memorable.
The song’s highest note is hihiA (A6)—a range that’s challenging even for female singers using head voice.
Regardless of gender, we recommend lowering the key to sing it.