[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 (1–10)
The night is faintly aglow.EVE
Eve, who enjoys immense popularity in the utaite community, has a strikingly unique voice—sleek and glossy yet somehow childlike.
Among his songs, the one I especially recommend is Yoru wa Honoka.
You might find the falsetto in the chorus challenging, but it isn’t significantly harder than a typical high-range song.
The real tricky part is the low notes right after the chorus; very few male singers can deliver this section with the minimum required volume.
If you’re confident in your falsetto technique and lower register, definitely give it a try.
Invisible SensationUNISON SQUARE GARDEN
A quintessentially challenging song by UNISON SQUARE GARDEN, characterized by a wide vocal range and a sense of speed.
The overall range spans F3 to C5, fitting the typical UNISON range.
Since it’s an anime opening, it starts right from the chorus and maintains a high level of intensity throughout.
When singing it, rhythm and breath management are the most important points.
Also, because there are fast passages and sections with lots of words even in the chorus, the trick is to avoid enunciating too sharply.
If you struggle with high notes, focus on diaphragmatic breathing and core engagement; you should gradually be able to hit higher notes.
It requires repeated practice, so don’t get discouraged and keep at it!
Together forever!Kitanitatsuya
Singer-songwriter Tatsuya Kitani, who enjoys overwhelming support from young listeners.
While he has many catchy songs, he also has some technically demanding ones.
Among them, the one I especially recommend is Zuutto Issho! This piece requires a wide vocal range from mid1 A# to high A, with quite dramatic pitch movement up and down.
That alone makes it difficult, but it also has few breathing points and many rapid-fire phrases, so in addition to pitch control, strong lung capacity is needed.
It’s a song that demands comprehensive vocal ability, so definitely give it a try.
[Challenging Songs with a Wide Vocal Range] S-Rank Difficulty Challenge Songs (11–20)
I’d rather die.Fuji Kaze
Fujii Kaze’s masterpiece “Shinunoga E-Wa.” It went viral on platforms like TikTok, drawing attention not only in Japan but around the world.
This song features an exceptionally wide vocal range.
When we talk about wide ranges, we usually mean the high end, but this one is the opposite.
It spans a very broad low register, with sustained low notes that can be quite challenging for many female singers.
On top of that, toward the end the vocal line jumps up an octave, so you also need strength and power in your voice.
Be sure to consider adding it to your repertoire.
Watch me!YOASOBI
YOASOBI, a musical duo immensely popular among young people.
Their songs often boast a very high level of difficulty hidden beneath their pop sensibility, and you can hear that in “Watch me!” as well.
While the track is wrapped in a catchy, pop sound, the vocal range required is quite broad, and the chorus features rapid, repeated jumps in pitch.
Even outside the chorus, most phrases involve sharp pitch movements, making it a piece that demands solid fundamental vocal technique—maintaining accurate pitch while sustaining high notes.
TSUNAMISazan Ōrusutāzu
Speaking of wide vocal ranges, some of you might immediately think of Southern All Stars’ Keisuke Kuwata.
The song’s overall range is quite broad, from A2 to D5, and unless you consciously change your approach between the verses and the chorus, it’s a tough one to sing well.
“TSUNAMI” is also very popular in vocal training.
Many people tend to tense up on the high notes in the last chorus, so we practiced relaxation a lot.
If you suddenly push your voice, it strains your throat and produces a tight, uncomfortable sound.
Before you sing, open your throat to create a pathway for the breath, and then send the air with a quick, elastic motion.
It’s also important to lift your facial muscles!
Sunny dropNovelbright
A number known as a challenge piece for its wide range and continuous high notes.
The high leaps in the final chorus are especially an S‑tier difficulty point.
The overall vocal range spans roughly C#3 to F#5, which is quite wide, and you should pay particular attention to the switch into the high tones in the chorus.
Of course, if you just belt recklessly, you’ll wreck your throat, so be mindful of resonance placement and aim to let the highs come out comfortably.
In any range, keep the image of ringing the space behind your head, and as the pitch rises, increase your explosiveness.
Before singing, don’t forget to warm up with lip rolls, humming, and similar exercises!