[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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[Taking on Songs with a Wide Vocal Range] S-Rank Challenge Songs (21–30)
ROSEHANA
HANA is a female dance-vocal group produced by Chanmina.
Their appeal lies in performances that rival the best of K-pop, and they boast top-tier skills among Japanese female idols.
Their hit song “ROSE” is an exceptionally challenging piece.
With powerful mid-to-high notes, a slightly raspy falsetto in the chorus, and even low-register rap, the song spans a wide range of pitch and expression, making it highly difficult.
Be sure to add it to your repertoire.
over the topMiyamoto Hiroji
Elephant Kashimashi’s frontman, Hiroji Miyamoto.
Lately he’s been very active as a solo artist as well, and through collaborations he’s become known among younger generations.
His new song “over the top” is one of the most challenging pieces in his catalog.
The song spans a very wide vocal range, and all the high phrases are delivered powerfully, demanding considerable vocal stamina and lung capacity.
On top of that, it features a number of subtly delicate techniques, making it extremely difficult overall.
[Challenging Songs with a Wide Vocal Range] S-Rank Difficulty Challenge Songs (31–40)
ObsoletemeatSatsuki
Vocaloid producer Satsuki, known for compositions that incorporate ultra-high notes, has gained widespread popularity with “Mesmerizer,” and now they’ve dropped another hit.
That’s the new track “ObsoMeat.” It’s a piece that sustains high notes on par with the previous work, and the chorus in particular features overwhelmingly high pitches.
From a human perspective, it’s an unrelenting barrage of extremely high tones that could make your temples ache, so it’s recommended for anyone wanting to build endurance in high-register parts.
Be sure to check it out.
Black and WhiteDa-iCE
Da-iCE is a dance-vocal group that captivates women’s hearts with their powerful vocal performances.
Speaking of Da-iCE, their hallmark is definitely those soaring high notes, right? Their new song “Black and White” showcases Da-iCE’s high register to the fullest.
The most challenging element here is, without a doubt, the mixed voice sections.
Delivering Da-iCE’s signature, strong and resonant mixed voice across a wide range is no easy feat.
StarmineDa-iCE
Da-iCE’s “Starmine” feels great with its piercing high notes.
This song seems especially hard to nail in the parts sung by Sota Hanamura, known for his “four-octave” vocals.
It also uses a lot of “ganari,” a growling, raspy singing technique, so if you learn that while taking care not to strain your throat, you’ll be closer to the original sound.
Singing while doing some light dance moves will make it look even cooler, so if you’re up for it, why not check out videos on YouTube and give it a try?
chantAdo
Ado is one of the female singers most supported by the younger generation.
While most vocalists in Japanese music tend to sing with a light and gentle touch, her style is characterized by frequent use of high-difficulty shouts.
Among her works, the one I especially recommend is “Show.” This piece is extremely challenging, requiring not only the use of falsetto but also high-range chest voice.
On top of that, you need to switch between multiple vocal timbres, so in terms of difficulty it definitely ranks at S-tier.
Blooming in the mudUorupisukātā
Wolpis Carter is a male singer whose voice is so clear and beautiful it could be mistaken for a woman’s.
He’s known as a “guy who wants to hit high notes,” and this song is his specialty! The melody climbs even higher toward the end, so unless you’re comfortable with high tones from the start, it’s tough to sing in the original key.
The last chorus might give you a headache… But when a song is this high, it actually feels downright beautiful.
I personally love high-note songs, and belting them out feels amazing.
The overall range is quite wide, from G#3 to F5, so be careful not to strain your throat on the low notes.
Lift your facial muscles from the beginning and sing it through to the end!
