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 High-Key, High-Treble Melodic Vocaloid Songs (51–60)
Failed Girlkairiki bea × MARETU
A bouncy yet somewhat dark Vocaloid track you’ll want to play on repeat.
It’s a collaboration song by popular Vocaloid producers Kairiki Bear and MARETU, released in 2015.
The synth riffs and drum tracks are awesome, and you can even feel some metal elements in the instrumental break.
The lyrics—steeped in self-deprecation, like “I’m a person the world doesn’t need”—really hit home.
If you sing it at karaoke, be careful not to strain your throat.
Let the rhythm of the song move your body, and enjoy.
bugChinozo
Vocaloid producer Chinozo, whose name became widely known after “Goodbye Sengen” entered the Hall of Fame, went million, and surpassed 100 million streams.
Chosen as the official demo song for NEUTRINO’s free speech-synthesis voices Kotonoha Akane and Aoi, “Mushi” exquisitely contrasts a driving 8-beat rhythm with an ear-catching ensemble.
The melody is both complex and high-pitched, making it difficult even if you lower the key for karaoke.
The breathing timing is also tricky, so be sure to prepare a strategy beforehand if you decide to take on the challenge.
Neroismkairiki bea
Kairiki Bear, a Vocaloid producer known for supplying songs to many creators—including the YouTuber P-Maru-sama—has also gained popularity for edgy tracks laced with irony.
His 2020 release “Neroism” is perfect for those looking for high-key Vocaloid songs.
The rhythmic guitar that pulses through the uptempo beat is striking, and the cute, girlish vocals of Nekkara Mikoto are a must-hear.
Try singing the uniquely humorous lyrics with your own high-tone voice!
schadenfreudeguchiri
I’d like to introduce “Schadenfreude,” a piece released by Guchiri.
It was created for “VocaColle 2021 Autumn TOP100,” and its uncontainable anger and despair are sung in Otomachi Una’s soaring high register.
It starts with parts depicting trivial misfortunes and then expands in scale, which is quite interesting.
By the way, this work is linked to two previously released songs, “Ameji Shoujo” and “Vanish.” It sounds like it would be fun to sing them together.
Challenge your limits! A collection of Vocaloid songs with high keys and soaring melodies (61–70)
Ungray DaysTsumiki
Vocaloid producer Tsumiki, whose debut work “Tokyo Diver Fake Show” shot straight into the Hall of Fame and drew attention for its stylish musicality, has been making waves.
His seventh track, “Ungray Days,” released on May 16, 2020, features a tight rock ensemble with edgy guitar sounds that really get your energy up.
With its high key and relentless, driving melody, it truly embodies the essence of a Vocaloid number.
While it’s quite challenging for a flesh-and-blood singer to tackle at karaoke, it’s a track that lets you experience the fun of singing Vocaloid songs.
Fabric FlowerHiiragi Magunetaito
Vocaloid producer Hiiragi Magnetite, who uses the Vocaloid KAFU with a girlish singing voice, has gained popularity for songs like his signature track “Marshall Maximizer.” Among his works, one of the highest in key is “Fabric Flower,” produced in 2021.
Its jazzy tones marked out in a rhythmic tempo are addictive.
Rin Kagamine’s performance, delivering highly narrative lyrics, is heart-melting.
Since the chorus is set in a high key, it’s also recommended to practice it by breaking it into phrases.
Lag TrainInabakumo
Rag Train has a mysterious worldview that mixes emptiness with cuteness.
It’s a song that creates a vivid atmosphere of speed—like riding a train—while also evoking the anxiety and loneliness of not knowing where you’re headed.
The track starts abruptly with the chorus.
From the very first phrase, the high note hi D (D5) appears, so you might feel a bit of strain right from the start when you sing it.
The highest note is hi D# (D#5) after the key change.
For women, it might actually be surprisingly easy to sing by using head voice or a whispery tone!
