Top 11 Karaoke Songs For Low Female Voices

If we are going to consider some karaoke songs for low female voices, we need to understand what a low female voice is. Female voices can be grouped into three main and one slightly less common other range. The three most common are:

There is a fourth range that is less common – Contralto.

Determining Your Range

So, how do you determine which range your voice fits? Speaking in general terms, your range extends from the lowest note you can sing up to the highest. 

It may be possible to hit notes that might be considered outside of your range. That is quite common. The key to it is the comfort of singing the note. Straining to reach a high note is not only bad for your voice, but it also takes you out of your range.

Therefore, karaoke songs best suited for a low female voice are songs that fit into an alto range. Alto, as I said, is the lowest of the three most common female vocal ranges.

The Alto

The typical range for an alto voice is usually between F3 to F5. If you can comfortably go lower, then you are moving into the less common contralto range. You will see that the alto range is very similar to a mezzo-soprano. The difference is usually the richness of the tone at the lower end.

How To Decide

You can tell if you are an alto from a keyboard or a piano. If you can comfortably sing notes that fall between a low G to a D, then that is the alto range. Lower than the low G takes you into contralto country. If you can sing higher than a D, you are moving toward being a Soprano.

If you are Alto, then you are lucky. There will probably be richness and depth to your tone, and your voice won’t be too shrill.

So, having identified what a low female is, let’s take a look at some of the best songs for a low voice female at a karaoke party.

Top 11 Karaoke Songs For Low Female Voices

Killing Me Softly by Roberta Flack

Let’s start with a look at a great song that everybody knows and loves. That makes it ideal for a karaoke performance. It was released as a single from the album of the same name in 1973.

This song is a combination of Soul with a little Cool Jazz applied to the performance. It was written by Charles Fox and Norman Gimbel, who worked in collaboration with singer Lori Lieberman. Furthermore, it was Lieberman who released the track first.

Was she singing about a specific concert?

There are plenty of stories regarding that notion. But, the song was written before Roberta Flack had been to a Jimi Hendrix concert which some seem to think was the inspiration.

The inspiration came from Lieberman when she was at a Don McLean concert in 1971. That is most likely what the song is about.

But whatever, it is a great karaoke song for women with deep voices. And a favorite that will undoubtedly do well at a karaoke party.

Believe by Cher

Cher has been with us for a long time. It has been nearly 60 years since “I Got You Babe” gave us her brand of various genres of music. She has reinvented herself on multiple occasions. And, every time has given us some great recordings.

This is a fine example…

The song is representative of the empowerment of women. And that is what the song is about. Don’t let things get in your way, and if they do, move them aside and believe in yourself.

It was released in 1998 and had great success all over the world, reaching #1 in the UK and America. It is an interesting track because it was the first song where auto-tune was used on a vocal. This produced a slightly robotic effect on the vocal that became identifiable with her.

If you want to get the crowd on your side at a karaoke night and have them all join in, then this song is going to do it.

I Will Survive by Gloria Gaynor

Is it possible to go to a karaoke party without hearing this? Probably not. I doubt that songwriters Dino Fekaris and Freddie Perren appreciated the impact of the song that they had written.

It was released in 1978 and taken from her album, Love Tracks. Not surprisingly, it had great success all around the world and reached #1 in the UK and America. It became an anthem for people who need the courage to put their lives back together after a bad relationship.

Of course, it was considered a Disco song at first, which it was, I suppose. But, it became much more than that. It took on a much broader meaning and was seen as an encouragement to women all over the world.

If I Could Turn Back Time by Cher

Back to Cher and another of her anthem hits, this one from 1989. It was written by one of the most influential songwriters of the time, Diane Warren. The track reached #6 in the UK and #3 in America. It was taken from her big-selling album, Heart Of Stone.

Interestingly, Cher initially rejected the song but was persuaded to do it. It had its share of controversy, though, via the music video that was produced. The clothing that Cher wore was not deemed acceptable in some quarters, and the video was banned in some places.

That only gave the song even more empowerment… 

A powerful song karaoke song for women with low voices that rocks along at a steady pace. Trying to replicate the vocals is a great idea. But, re-inventing the clothing is not something to consider.

It is one of those songs that, after just hearing a bit, you know is going to make an impact.

Summertime by Cleo Laine

Here is a song for those that might be feeling a bit on the brave side. It is taken from “Porgy and Bess,” the 1935 masterpiece by George Gershwin. 

Not a song that you are going to hear at a karaoke night very often. But, a song that, if you get it right, will be very impressive.

Backs To The Wall

For a time, that’s how it was. Cleo Laine and her husband Johnny Dankworth, along with Ronnie Scott, kept the British Jazz scene going after the arrival of The Beatles and a few others. It was very much a fight as Pop music just took over.

Her deep and husky voice helped Jazz maintain some standing. Hers was one of the voices of the era. In my opinion, very few have ever come close to generating the emotion she could in the songs she sang. “Summertime” was then a good choice for her.

The slow, easy tempo can be open to plenty of interpretation and feeling. And it will allow you scope to deliver a very personal rendition. Cleo is a contralto, a range below Alto. But, if you can get down to those low notes, you will surprise a few people at a karaoke night.

Holding Out for a Hero by Bonnie Tyler

Time to heat things up a bit, and here is a powerful upbeat song from Bonnie Tyler. She can be rather off-putting when considering some of her songs for karaoke. She has got a very powerful voice which, at times, she pushes to the very limits.

However, it is the song we are considering, not her performance of it. There is no point trying to copy her. It wouldn’t be possible; she was unique as a singer. She is an alto, but she can go up through the gears quite a bit.

What we are looking at here is an upbeat rock song that is going to get any party going. That makes it one of the best karaoke songs for low female voices, especially if you can sing the song in your own style.

Mamma Mia by Abba

You only have to say the word “Abba,” and everyone knows what you are talking about. Some great singers, one of the best Pop composers, Benny Andersson, supported by Bjorn Ulvaeus, and you have a winning combination.

And so it was… 

Just about everything they recorded and released was a success. And, for a time, they were the most famous music act in the world. I am not going to comment on the film, however.

Taken from the album called Abba from 1975, it was their fourth single. It reached #1 in the UK and two other countries and was a Top 10 record in other countries. But, it only reached #32 in America.

A typical Andersson/Ulvaeus song with a little help from Stig Anderson. It is lively, with a great hook and plenty of room for the vocals to shine. As a karaoke song, it is bound to be popular. Everyone knows Abba, and most will know this song.

It’s Too Late by Carole King

For those that might want to cool things down at a karaoke party, this is an outstanding track. Taken from Carole King’s iconic 1971 album, Tapestry, it is a masterful example of simple but effective songwriting. King wrote the music, and Toni Stern the lyrics.

“It’s Too Late” reached #6 in the UK and #1 in America. The album reached #4 in the UK and #1 in America. It was only her second album, but it was one of the albums of the 70s.

It is a song that talks about falling out of love with someone. The words are thought-provoking, and the laid back almost Cool Jazz style of the song creates a great atmosphere. Once again, a song that many will know but one they won’t be expecting to hear.

That Don’t Impress Me Much by Shania Twain

Most of the songs we have looked at so far have been quite serious, some with messages in the lyrics. So, maybe it is time to lighten the mood and have a bit of fun.

Canadian singer Shania Twain is labeled as a Country singer. But you would hardly call her that from her best-selling album, Come On Over.

This is a track from that album that pokes a bit of fun at the male species. Especially those who have an unhealthy obsession with their own importance. I can see this going well at a karaoke night where there are plenty of women in attendance.

The whole album is worth a listen… 

Shania Twain is a natural alto, and most of the songs on Come On Over will be in the right range. And some of them are very well-known. “You’re Still The One” is a good example.

At Last by Etta James

When Etta James burst onto the mainstream scene in the early 60s, she was a singer who was a little different. She took much of her singing style from Ruth Brown, who was known as the original “Queen of R&B.”

This song was written by Harry Warren and Mack Gordon. It was composed for the 1941 film “Cabaret.” Likewise, it was included in her first album, At Last, released in 1960.

That album received much praise when it was released… 

You sometimes get a few songs “just to make up the numbers” on an album, but not here. Every track shows her excellent voice and style. Helping to establish her as one of the great R&B singers of her generation.

This is a song that won’t be as well known in karaoke circles as some of the others we have looked at. But, if you are looking for a powerful song that isn’t so well known, then this would be an excellent choice.

Goodbye To Love by The Carpenters

Let’s finish this look at karaoke songs for low female voices with what some would say was the Pop voice of the 70s. It would be hard to argue against that opinion. It was released in 1972 and reached #9 in the UK and #2 in America.

Written by Richard Carpenter with John Bettis, a songwriter who often goes under the radar a bit. This was the first successful track they combined on. But, Bettis was a lyricist who had written the words for other Carpenter hits, including “Top Of The World” and “Only Yesterday.”

One of the best singles of the 70s…

And it has plenty more to get excited about. Was this the first “power ballad” to feature a distorted guitar solo? Could well have been. It was Richard Carpenter’s idea, and guitarist Tony Peluso obliged. 

It was one of the great endings to a song, with those fantastic vocal harmonies and that guitar sound. But the song was always more than just the ending. 

Karen Carpenter’s deep voice gives this something that very few could have given the song. That makes it an ideal karaoke song for a woman with a low voice.

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Karaoke Songs For Low Female Voices – Final Thoughts

I said at the outset of my look at the best karaoke songs for females with low voices; if you have such a voice, you are very lucky. The songs written for these types of voices are usually very good and packed with emotion and performance potential.

As you can see from this list, there is no shortage of possibilities. And I have only scratched the surface here. There are plenty more to consider that will allow you to impress at any karaoke night.

Until next time, make yourself heard, and happy listening.