[Taking on a song with a wide vocal range] An S-class challenge track
Have you ever had a song you wanted to sing at karaoke, only to give up because the vocal range was too wide? Songs that span three octaves or feature virtuosic techniques rated at difficulty S are certainly challenging to master.
But if you understand their appeal and learn some vocal tips, you’ll find more joy in taking on the challenge.
In this article, we focus on popular songs known for their wide ranges and highlight key points to keep in mind when singing them at karaoke.
Use it as a guide to make your karaoke life even more fulfilling!
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[Challenging Songs with a Wide Vocal Range] S-Rank Difficulty Challenge Songs (71–80)
Silent JealousyX JAPAN
When people think of bands with lots of difficult songs, many probably imagine X JAPAN first.
TOSHI’s high-tone vocals are quite hard to replicate, and it’s no exaggeration to say most of their tracks are challenging.
Among X JAPAN’s songs, one I especially recommend is Silent Jealousy.
Its range is mid2B to hi C#, which isn’t particularly wide for X JAPAN, but most of the chorus sits between hi B and hi C#, making the chorus impressively high.
It’s a great practice piece for those looking to build endurance in their high-tone vocals.
proof of existenceKID PHENOMENON
KID PHENOMENON is a seven-member vocal group.
They’re part of LDH and known for performances that can hold their own even compared to K-pop.
Among their songs, the one I especially recommend is “Sonzai Shomei” (Proof of Existence).
It’s a refreshing dance track that blends hip-hop and drum’n’bass, but the chorus features extremely high parts.
Even outside the chorus, falsetto is used frequently, so it would be difficult to sing well without a wide vocal range.
early summerAdo
Ado’s new song “Early Summer” leaves a strong impression with its intense musicality.
From the title alone, you might imagine something refreshing that evokes summer, but this track is among the hardest in her catalog.
In addition to standard shouts, she also employs falsetto with a hard rock-style shout effect at key moments.
When using shouted falsetto, if your throat is closed you’ll end up coughing, so be sure to keep your throat properly open when practicing.
wrinkle alignmentVaundy
“Shiwaawase” is a ballad released by Vaundy in 2021, a song that sings of universal love and bonds in a simple yet literary way.
Its sound expands majestically toward the finale, echoing the depth that comes with the passage of time.
While the A and B sections are sung gently, the explosive power of the chorus leaves a strong impression.
It makes frequent use of head voice—falsetto with minimal breathiness.
The key sits higher than typical male ranges, yet includes lower parts that can be challenging for many women, resulting in a wide vocal range.
It’s perfect for dividing the parts between two people and singing together.
Sharing the emotion through collaboration will make the sense of accomplishment all the greater!
Otherworldly Mixed Grand Ball (feat. Ghost)Hoshino Gen
Hoshino Gen’s songs, known for hits like “Koi” and “Uchi de Odorou,” are often sung at karaoke.
His “Isekai Kongō Dai Butōkai (feat.
Obake)” is a rhythmically distinctive track chosen as the theme song for the film “GHOSTBOOK: Obake Zukan.” Because the rests throughout the song form complex patterns, it’s best to keep a steady beat with your hands or feet while singing.
Also, the unstable note choices in the C section present one of the song’s tricky parts.
If you can sing through that section smoothly, it’s sure to sound really cool!
NIGHT DANCERimase
Singer-songwriter imase, who enjoys support from younger generations with his R&B-tinged tracks.
Among his works, one of the most challenging in the high register is NIGHT DANCER.
While the song isn’t extremely high overall, much of the chorus is sung in falsetto, requiring a high level of control.
It’s a trending track you’ll often hear on TikTok and Instagram Reels, so be sure to master it.
INCONVENIENT IDEALDIR EN GREY
DIR EN GREY is a Japanese visual kei rock band that has earned high praise in Finland, a holy land for rock and metal.
They excel at authentic heavy metal, progressive metal, and gothic rock.
The vocalist Kyo is famous for his wide vocal range, and all of their songs are extremely challenging.
Among them, INCONVENIENT IDEAL is particularly difficult.
The low parts are very low, while the high parts must be sung either in chest voice or with a powerful, octave-up falsetto.
Among the Japanese songs featured in this article, it ranks at the top in terms of difficulty.
Be sure to check it out.