[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 (101–110)
THE HERO !!JAM Project
JAM Project is an anisong group that has earned worldwide acclaim for their overwhelming vibes and solid vocal technique.
Each member has signature hits in the Japanese anisong scene, and among them are people who have performed theme songs for Dragon Ball Z and One Piece.
Among their songs, THE HERO!! is particularly difficult.
To be honest, JAM Project has even more challenging songs, but I chose this one because its difficulty is the easiest to grasp.
As a mixed-gender group, the range spans extreme highs and lows; it’s not just about hitting high notes but also delivering powerful shouts, maintaining sound pressure, and sustaining long tones—all of which make this piece impressively demanding.
Proof of Eternal AbsenceToukyou Jihen
Tokyo Jihen’s “The Eternal Proof of Absence” is quite difficult for women to sing because the low E is hard to hit.
The intro uses a lot of chromatic movement, making accurate pitch-taking tricky, and the rest of the song also features unusual intervals, so you’ll likely need plenty of practice to make it through without going off pitch.
You’re especially prone to pitch mistakes in the modulation sections, so it may help to listen closely to the backing track.
It’s a very challenging song, so if you can pull it off coolly, you’ll definitely stand out at karaoke!
Blueberry Nightsmakaroni enpitsu
Blueberry Nights by the popular rock band Macaroni Enpitsu.
This song is tough to sing because of the high notes in the chorus.
The chorus tone has a slightly raspy quality, similar to Kazutoshi Sakurai from Mr.
Children, and it may take quite a bit of practice to capture that vibe.
Also, right before the final chorus there’s a part where the main melody drops an octave, so you’ll need low range as well.
Singing across such a wide range with just enough edge to avoid sounding hoarse seems pretty challenging until you get the hang of it.
Synchrome (with suis from Yorushika)TK from RIN TO SHITE SIGURE
When you think of TK from Ling tosite sigure, he’s known for that ultra-distinctive high-tone voice you can recognize in an instant.
Released in April 2025, Synchrome is another new masterpiece where TK’s intense high notes explode, blending a driving sense of speed with both beauty and aggression.
Even though it’s a male-female duet featuring YORUSHIKA’s suis as a guest, it’s amazing that the male melody sits in practically the same range as the female’s.
Even singers who can hit relatively high notes will find this challenging—the melody leaps up and down, and if you mistime your breaths, you’ll quickly be unable to keep singing.
Start by practicing the parts little by little, and work on getting used to the song’s brisk tempo.
Mikan HeartC&K
C&K’s “Mikan Heart,” a duet by two male vocalists, is a song that’s hard to replicate in the original vibe.
What really stands out is the tone of CLIEVY, the member who handles the high notes.
His voice is almost feminine, and it seems quite difficult for most men to reproduce that quality.
Because so few people can produce that kind of tone, men who naturally have a light, thin voice should definitely give this song a try.
Also, splitting the parts between a man and a woman is a great idea!
[Challenging Songs with a Wide Vocal Range] S-Rank Difficulty Challenge Tracks (111–120)
CarnivalMAZZEL
MAZZEL is one of Japan’s leading boy groups.
Their weapon is performances that rival the best of K-pop, and their catchy, stylish songs consistently rank high on the charts.
Among their work, the one I especially recommend is “Carnival.” This track is reminiscent of BTS and makes frequent use of high falsetto.
When singing it at karaoke, you’ll likely be performing it solo, so on top of the difficulty of the falsetto, you’ll probably also find breathing quite challenging.
Prismimase
imase’s new song “Prism.” Speaking of imase, he mainly uses a type of falsetto often found in funk music, and he’s known among contemporary artists for frequently hitting high notes.
In this track, his high register really explodes.
Notably, the range of his falsetto is broad—from a funky falsetto that feels like it’s caught on the upper palate to a more whisper-leaning falsetto—showcasing a wide variety of tones.
Highly recommended for those who want to focus on training their falsetto.