[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 (91–100)
FlowerFuji Kaze
Singer-songwriter Fujii Kaze, who wields catchy pop music with an R&B flair, has earned strong support from many fans.
Because his work incorporates R&B elements, every song carries a fair level of difficulty.
Among his tracks, the one I particularly recommend is Hana.
While this piece doesn’t span an exceptionally wide vocal range, it repeatedly requires low-register falsetto, which can make it feel as challenging to sing as a song with a very wide range.
trace (of someone/something), semblance, vestige; a lingering image or memory of how someone/something used to beNovelbright
Novelbright is a five-member rock band.
Their hallmark is rock that leans toward pop music, and their catchy songs have garnered strong support from many young listeners.
Among their works, Omokage is particularly challenging in the high register.
From the very beginning, falsetto lines appear one after another.
Most difficult of all is the chorus.
It unfolds while repeatedly switching between head voice and chest voice, making it extremely demanding.
If you’re confident in your falsetto, give it a try.
[Challenging Songs with a Wide Vocal Range] S-Rank Difficulty Challenge Songs (101–110)
StyleShimizu Miisa
Misa Shimizu is a female singer of Filipino-Japanese descent, sometimes called the Ariana Grande of Mie.
While her style isn’t pure R&B, her vocals have a Western pop feel, and I think all of her songs are quite challenging for Japanese singers.
Among them, Style is especially demanding.
It features many high-register techniques, such as whistle tones at the very beginning and mixed voice toward the end of the chorus.
Be sure to check it out.
I NEED UBTS
BTS, the K-pop idol group that’s hugely popular in Japan as well.
Each member has strong vocal ability, and their songs often demand a fair amount of difficulty.
Among BTS’s tracks, “I NEED U” is one of the songs with an especially wide vocal range.
In terms of sheer difficulty of singing, “FAKE LOVE” is tougher, but “I NEED U” features drastic highs and lows in pitch.
There are parts that you simply might not be able to hit, so if you’re confident in your vocal range, this is a must-try!
Trace that dreamYOASOBI
Ano Yume o Nazotte has a very wide vocal range.
It spans D#3 to E5, with a lower range that extends more than other YOASOBI songs.
Speaking of YOASOBI, the choruses are especially known for being high.
The A melody stays in the low range, but from this point, keep your throat open and let the breath flow.
Making a surprised face helps open your throat.
Keep that state as you move into the chorus.
In the chorus, there are also long notes, so engage your lower abdomen to keep your body steady, and send your voice straight out without hesitation.
That way, your breath will flow properly, your voice won’t catch, and you’ll likely sing more comfortably.
Try it over and over!
proofflumpool
It seems this was the set piece for the 2011 78th NHK National School Music Competition, Junior High Division! The vocal range is quite wide, from A2 to C5.
The falsetto parts appear in the chorus.
The melody line is easy to follow, and it builds well through the flow of Verse A → Verse B → Chorus → Last Chorus.
First, the A section is quite low, so be careful not to overuse your throat there.
If you watch people singing in a choir or look at the singers’ facial expressions, you’ll notice their eyebrows and facial muscles lift quite a bit.
Just by lifting those facial muscles, your throat opens up and it becomes easier to produce sound.
Doing this also helps you transition smoothly from chest voice to falsetto, so I recommend it! Also, make sure to fully release your breath in the high falsetto parts.
If you aim your voice straight up above your head, you’ll gradually get used to it and find it easier to sing!
Fu re te Fu re ruTK from RIN TO SHITE SIGURE
The B-side to “unravel,” arguably TK’s signature song, is actually “Fu re te Fu re ru.” It explodes with even higher tones and more falsetto than “unravel,” and it’s one of my absolute favorites—I sing it at karaoke whenever I can.
Rather than a pure, pretty falsetto, TK’s falsetto pierces like a cry, and unless you can naturally hit high notes, it’s a tough song to pull off.
That said, if you think of it as a way to practice high notes, I highly recommend it for rock lovers! It’s fine to start with a weak falsetto.
Just keep practicing using your breath over and over, and gradually build your explosiveness—that’s the basic approach!