[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 (81–90)
A world where the sun does not riseAimer
This song, which is also the theme for “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Arc: Chapter 1 Akaza’s Return,” spans roughly E3 to E5 and is quite advanced to sing on a first try.
When I first heard it, Aimer’s English-like diction made me think, “Is this a Western song?” but it’s firmly in Japanese (lol).
The A section is sung phrase by phrase in the lower register, but from around the B section it gradually becomes more emotional.
There are plenty of high notes, but rather than belting them in chest voice, using a strong head voice brings out both the poignancy and the power, matching the song’s mood.
From low to high notes, try singing with your eyebrows slightly raised to help stabilize pitch!
Driver’s HighL’Arc〜en〜Ciel
Among L’Arc~en~Ciel’s many songs, “Driver’s High” is one of the most popular.
It also served as the theme song for the anime GTO, which helped it gain worldwide acclaim.
The song’s vocal range is quite wide, from mid1 E to high B.
While high B is often sung in falsetto, in this song it’s delivered with a mixed voice, and it appears frequently—six times in total.
It’s a perfect piece for practicing mixed voice, which requires strong projection, so definitely give it a try.
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.
Wherever you areONE OK ROCK
ONE OK ROCK’s signature song “Wherever you are.” Since it’s sung as a love song that vows eternity, you’ll want to use falsetto to really bring out the song’s appeal.
That said, the falsetto in “Wherever you are” appears mainly at the beginning.
The song builds toward the latter half, so about two-thirds is sung in chest voice.
If you sing the initial guitar-backed section firmly in falsetto to create contrast, it lands stylishly.
Many people who like rock and band music seem to want to sing ONE OK ROCK.
The high range can be a hurdle, but ballads let you cover the high notes with falsetto, so they’re recommended.
Open your throat and keep the breath flowing steadily!
Call meNovelbright
Despite being a rock band, Novelbright enjoys idol-like popularity, attracting fans of all genders.
Their song “Call me” features an exceptionally refreshing melody.
While it’s pleasant to listen to, it’s actually very difficult to sing: the repeated chorus sections bring in a falsetto close to a mixed voice.
For men with an average vocal range (around hi D#), these high-tone phrases sit at a height that easily flips into head voice.
If you’re confident in your high notes, definitely give it a try.
mixed nutsOfisharu Higedan Dism
Official HIGE DANDism’s hit song “Mixed Nuts,” known as the theme for the popular anime SPY x FAMILY, is one of their most beloved tracks.
Despite its catchy melody, it contains several elements that make it quite challenging.
Most noteworthy is the vocal range.
Including the falsetto parts, the song spans a very wide range from mid1 D# to hihi A#, with repeated hi C# notes in the chorus.
Overall, the song is characterized by its high tessitura, making vocal stamina essential.
[Challenging Songs with a Wide Vocal Range] S-Rank Difficulty Challenge Songs (91–100)
PropositionRADWIMPS
The RADWIMPS song “Meidai,” known as the theme for the popular news program news zero.
Their recent tracks tend to have dramatic pitch leaps, and this one is no exception, featuring a succession of phrases that require intense rises and falls in pitch.
The vocal range here is quite wide, from mid1 C to hi A#, and since there isn’t much leeway either lower or higher, you’ll need to break through the range barrier on your own.
The pitch movement in the chorus—where the energy peaks—is relatively gentle, so the chorus shouldn’t be an issue; however, there are very few breathing points, so make sure to study the vocal line in advance.