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 (41–50)
Hungry like the WolfDuran Duran
Duran Duran, a British band that was hugely successful in the 1980s with their highly addictive sound.
Their style, which mixed genres like new wave with pop rock and the New Romantic movement, was truly distinctive.
Among their songs, one I especially recommend for being easy to sing is Hungry Like the Wolf.
It’s upbeat dance music, but the vocal line is simple and there are no particularly high parts.
Even those who find it hard to sing loudly will find it approachable as a dance track, so give it a try.
Somebody That I Used To Know (feat. Kimbra)Gotye
Gotye’s classic “Somebody That I Used to Know (feat.
Kimbra),” released in 2012—it even won a Grammy.
As you’ll notice when you listen, the song is basically sung in a whisper.
But there’s a catch… Kimbra’s featured part is pretty challenging.
Still, the melody itself isn’t all that different from the first verse, so for Kimbra’s verse in the second half, let’s just go ahead and sing it in a whisper like Gotye does.
As It WasHarry Styles
After making his mark as a member of One Direction, singer-songwriter Harry Styles has been releasing hit songs one after another as a solo artist.
He’s been a constant presence in the mainstream since the band’s breakup, so I’m sure most people know him.
Among his works, the song I especially recommend is As It Was.
Incorporating synth-pop, it features a consistently calm vocal line throughout.
If you use the whisper-voice technique, singing almost as if you’re speaking softly, it will instantly sound more polished—so give it a try.
Back On 74JUNGLE
Back On 74 by the future-disco unit Jungle features a beautiful falsetto melody.
In this track, the melody line takes center stage—or rather, the vocals feel like part of the background—so being off-pitch isn’t likely to stand out much.
Also, as a vocal practice method, you can first sing the melody in a high falsetto and then sing it in your normal chest voice, making this song convenient for practicing while you sing.
TensionKYLIE MINOGUE
Here’s a track from Australian vocalist Kylie Minogue’s 16th album.
The melody doesn’t have very pronounced rises and falls, so it’s a song where it’s harder to tell if someone is off-pitch.
However, if you can bring out a clear rhythm, it sounds really cool.
That’s why it’s recommended for people who may be tone-deaf but are confident in their sense of rhythm.
To achieve Kylie Minogue’s translucent vocal quality, the key is not to force the sound from your throat.
Like A PrayerMadonna
Madonna is a female singer-songwriter who gained worldwide popularity in the 1980s with catchy music that resonates with everyone.
She has released numerous hit songs, but one of the most recommended, easy-to-sing tracks is Like A Prayer.
Although it’s arranged as an upbeat dance-pop number, the vocal line is surprisingly simple and composed.
There aren’t any high parts either, so I think it’s an accessible English song even for those who aren’t confident in their singing.
Uptown FunkMark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars
Wait, isn’t Bruno Mars impossible to sing? If that’s what you’re thinking—don’t worry, you can sing him.
In this song, there aren’t any high notes except for the phrase at the end of the chorus.
Plus, as long as you’ve got a sense of rhythm, anyone can end up sounding good.
The melody falls under the funk genre, and funk doesn’t really use long sustained notes or much vibrato.
So it’s surprisingly easy to sing even if you’re not pitch-perfect.
The English might be tricky, but definitely give it a try!