[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 Tracks (111–120)
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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.
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!
#2601Mr.Children
When it comes to Mr.Children, their orthodox J-pop sound is what usually stands out, but they also have some hardcore tracks.
Among those, the one I especially recommend as a particularly difficult song is “#2601.” It spans a very wide range from mid1 C-sharp to high A-sharp, and on top of that, most of the chorus sits on high A-sharp.
What’s more, it’s not sung in falsetto, but in full-voice shouts, so unless your throat is exceptionally strong, it will be hard to pull off.
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Among Mr.Children’s songs, Whistle boasts one of the widest vocal ranges.
Its highest note is hi A, and astonishingly, the lowest is low G! While that top note is a common peak in other Mr.Children tracks, the contrast with the lowest note makes this piece quite challenging.
Fortunately, the tempo itself is very relaxed, so the pitch movement isn’t too abrupt.
However, since you can’t really lower the key much, depending on your vocal range you may need to tackle the high parts on your own.
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ONE OK ROCK boasts immense popularity as a modern rock band.
Their song “Answer is Near” is quite difficult to sing because of its fast tempo and the strong vocal projection it requires.
Like their signature tracks “The Beginning” and “Kanzen Kankaku Dreamer,” the high-energy, racing chorus seems to demand a lot of stamina.
The song also sits in a high key overall, so you’ll likely need solid practice to make it through without your voice giving out.
Be careful not to strain your throat and give it a try!
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.