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 (21–30)
VampireDECO*27
DECO*27’s “Vampire” is striking for its sudden one-octave leap in the melody.
It was released on March 9, 2021, in honor of Hatsune Miku, who performs the song.
It’s a poppy, danceable number that sings about the wavering feelings of a vampire girl.
The melody makes strong use of the high register at the beginning and end of the chorus.
It’s been covered by many popular singers like Mafumafu and Amatsuki, so why not give it a try at karaoke?
Charlesbarūn
If you’re a Vocaloid fan, you probably know “Charles.” It’s a piece by balloon, also known under the singer-songwriter name Keina Suda, released in 2017.
Its stylish chord progressions and brisk rhythm first grab the listener’s heart, and then the profound lyrics about love keep you captivated.
The chorus is particularly high in pitch and quite challenging to sing.
If you feel you can’t hit the notes, try using falsetto.
Make a solid plan like “I’ll switch to falsetto just for the timing of these specific lyrics.”
Dance of VenusNayutan Seijin
Nayutan Seijin, a Vocaloid producer beloved for his alien persona.
The track “Dance of Venus” is included on the album “Express Train to the Planet Nayutan,” which he created together with the singer Sou.
Here, we’ll introduce the VOCALOID version sung by Hatsune Miku.
This piece is a high-energy song featuring an up-tempo sound and sampled male shouts.
Its straightforward focus on celebrating the joy of dancing is really appealing.
Emotional Deceiverōaru
A Vocaloid song by Ro-aru, released in April 2022.
It’s a piece marked by an energetic tempo and a wonderfully satisfying chorus.
You can feel the protagonist’s pain as they’re trapped in jealousy and inferiority born from comparisons with others, caught in a negative spiral—it’s hard not to empathize.
At the same time, the song also carries a strong will to overcome those struggles.
When you face hardships or setbacks in life, it might be good to sing this song while recalling the message it conveys.
lowernuyuri
A recommended song for those who want to psych themselves up to tackle a high-key track is “Lower.” It was released in 2021 by the Vocaloid producer Nuyuri, who also works under the solo project Lanndo.
It’s a danceable number filled with passionate emotion.
Flower’s vocals, etched into the bass-heavy sound, are cute and charming.
The trick is to sing smoothly in time with the rhythmic tempo.
If you like EDM or jazz, you’ll surely get hooked.
If you’re confident in your high-tone voice, definitely give it a try!
Absolutely hostile, super hate ya!Medomia
“Absolute Adversary Mega-Kirai-ya,” a track released in April 2022 by Medomia, a Vocaloid producer born in 2000.
It’s a cool song with a driving drum beat and a catchy chorus melody that sticks in your head after just one listen.
When you try to sing it, you’ll probably find the beginning fairly easy.
However, once the chorus hits, the required vocal range jumps up significantly.
The highest note in the song is hi G (G5), which appears near the end.
It happens in the final sprint, after a key change that raises the key by one more step for the last chorus.
Give it your best shot using falsetto and mixed voice!
Cute Girlfriendsyudou
Although already a Vocaloid producer with many hit songs, syudou became widely known thanks to the massive success of “Usseewa,” which he provided to the female singer Ado.
This track features breathy, lifelike vocal tuning and lyrics that verbalize unstable emotions, creating a strong impact.
With its high starting key, intricate melodic turns, and rapid phrases, it exemplifies the difficulty of modern, evolved Vocaloid numbers.
Precisely because of that, it’s a song I’d love for you to try in karaoke—though it’s a pretty high-difficulty piece.
