Karaoke songs in Western music that are easy to sing even for people who are tone-deaf
A roundup of easy-to-sing Western karaoke songs even for the tone-deaf!
I know many people feel intimidated by Western music.
In Japanese pop, techniques like vocal runs or shouts aren’t used very often.
Especially vocal runs—similar to what we call “kobushi” in Japan—aren’t typically attempted.
Because we grow up with that kind of musical culture, many Japanese people end up lacking a strong sense of rhythm or melodic phrasing.
This time, I’ve picked out songs that even those with a very “purely Japanese” musical sensibility can sing and still sound cool!
Of course, I’ll also highlight specific tips for each song!
We’ll cover some technical points too, so if you want to get better at singing, don’t miss this!
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Karaoke Songs in Western Music That Are Easy to Sing Even for the Tone-Deaf (31–40)
Shape of YouEd Sheeran
Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” was a massive hit worldwide.
If you know the song, you might have noticed that it doesn’t weave in advanced vocal techniques.
Whether it’s vibrato or “fake” (similar to the Japanese technique known as kobushi), such elements don’t appear very often.
However, because the song is sung in a whispery tone throughout, vocal stability is required.
Western pop can be hard to sing for those who are tone-deaf, but I still think this track is one that many can manage to sing.
DAYDREAM BELIVERThe Monkees
This song can practically be called a standard in Western pop.
It’s been covered by so many artists that many people might be surprised to learn, “Wait, this was a Monkees song!?” It has a lightly bouncing, cheerful shuffle beat that feels great, and there aren’t any fast, tongue-twisting lyrics, so even if you’re not confident with Western music or singing, give it a try.
As I mentioned at the start, since so many artists have covered it, it might be fun to pick your own favorite version and sing along!
Wake Me UpAvicii
Avicii’s famous song “Wake Me Up.” Although Avicii also handled vocals, his ability as a vocalist wasn’t particularly strong.
In other words, many of his songs are easy to sing even if you’re not a great singer.
This time I chose this popular track from his catalog, and the thing is, there’s almost no vibrato in it.
But if you sing it in a weak, wobbly way, it’ll just sound bad, so even if you’re not confident, sing clearly and loudly with crisp diction!
Blinding LightsThe Weeknd
The Weeknd, an R&B singer from Canada who brought a new style to contemporary R&B, is known for his futuristic sound.
One of his signature hits, “Blinding Lights,” is a great example.
Many people might wonder, “Can you really sing this even if you’re tone-deaf?” It’s true that it’s on the challenging side.
But we still want to sing cool songs, right? Among the stylish Western pop songs released in 2020, this one is actually especially singable.
While there are some long notes, there aren’t many vocal runs, and there aren’t many parts where you have to belt.
If you can match pitch to some extent, give it a try.
Top of the WorldCarpenters
“Top of the World” is a song released by the Carpenters in 1972.
In 1973, it reached No.
1 on the Billboard Hot 100, becoming the duo’s second Billboard number-one single.
Originally, the Carpenters’ version was intended as an album track, but when Lynn Anderson covered the song and reached No.
2 on the U.S.
country singles chart in mid-1973, it likely highlighted the country-style touches heard throughout the arrangement—an anecdote that makes a lot of sense in retrospect.
In Japan as well, the song has numerous cover versions and has even been used as a TV drama theme, so many listeners here have probably heard it.
Like many Carpenters songs, it’s sung with exceptionally beautiful and clear English pronunciation, making it an excellent practice piece for those who have hesitated to sing Western pop due to language concerns.
Vocally, there aren’t any particularly difficult parts, so it’s a track I highly recommend for many beginners to Western-song karaoke.
Karaoke Songs in Western Music That Are Easy to Sing Even for the Tone-Deaf (41–50)
Rock N RollAvril Lavigne
A song by Canadian female singer Avril Lavigne from her self-titled fifth album, released in November 2013.
It was released as a single ahead of the album in September of the same year.
Now, this track has been selected under the theme of “easy to sing even for the tone-deaf,” but it doesn’t exactly have the kind of straightforward, melodic pop feel you find in Japanese kayōkyoku, so it might feel a bit hard to approach for Japanese listeners.
Still, the song itself is a very simple rock tune, so if you don’t obsess over precision and just go with the groove, there’s a good chance you’ll end up sounding cooler than you expect.
There are parts that require quite a high register if you try to sing it like the original, so if high notes aren’t your strong suit, it’s better to lower the key a bit.
It’s also great material for learning the kind of “vocal embellishments” often found in Western music, so approaching it from that angle could be interesting.
24K MagicBruno Mars
I think a lot of people feel uncomfortable with this kind of dance tune.
But don’t worry.
Listen carefully.
They don’t really sing that much in this track, right? That’s right—it’s basically a rap song.
And the rap isn’t fast at all.
The chorus is a bit on the high side, but it’s not so high that you can’t sing it.
In other words, if you can pronounce English properly and manage the higher notes, anyone can sing it.
Plus, there aren’t many vibrato or long-note parts, so you don’t need advanced techniques.
Even people who are tone-deaf will find it easy to sing!