“When You Say Nothing At All” – Alison Krauss and Union Station.“Forever And For Always” ― Shania Twain.“That Don’t Impress Me Much” ― Shania Twain.
Bruno Mars’ “Uptown Funk” (D5)Īside from the Bruno Mars song, all of those have belted high notes that most women can comfortably handle. Walk The Moon’s “Shut Up and Dance” (G#4) Now let’s take a look at some of the high belted notes in popular songs by male artists. They’re so high in fact, that a trained singer like me can’t belt most of them! It’s physically impossible for most women to sing these songs without straining their vocal cords or flipping up into head voice. These notes are a fifth to an octave above what most women are capable of belting. In contrast, here are a few of the belted high notes in some popular songs with female singers:
I’m a professional singer and I can only comfortably belt up to a C#5 or D5. In my experience, the average woman can belt up to about a G4 or an A4 before things start getting uncomfortable (if I just lost you, check out this article on voice types). Here’s something you might not realize – some of the best karaoke songs for women are actually originally meant for guys. Of course, taking singing lessons to improve your experience at karaoke never hurt, either! What is the Best Song for a Girl to Sing?
The video below has some good information on how to improve your voice (and exercise those vocal cords!), especially if you’re new to singing: Not sure where to start in your search? Try to choose karaoke songs that match your natural range and abilities as a vocalist.