| Part of the fun of watching a karaoke show or | | | | about what the crowd is thinking. Karaoke is supposed |
| evening is having a good laugh at the people who | | | | to be fun and outrageous. There's no need to be |
| sound terrible - they guys you wish never got hold of | | | | perfect, so be yourself and sing out! |
| that microphone. But even better, is when you hear | | | | 4. Use the microphone correctly - You want to make |
| someone (unexpectedly) sing really well. | | | | sure that you're as close up to the microphone as is |
| If you want to polish your karaoke performance, then | | | | possible (and comfortable). The further you distance |
| read on. Here are some basic, but essential tips to | | | | yourself from the microphone, the softer and thinner |
| ensure that you sound like a professional the next time | | | | your voice will sound. Therefore, to get the best sound, |
| you perform karaoke. | | | | get up close to the mic and sing out loud. Remember |
| 1. Practice, practice, practice - choose a song (or a | | | | that the microphone only reproduces what it "hears" - |
| selection of songs) that you really want to sing and | | | | so give it your best. |
| practice singing them at every chance that you get. | | | | 5. Keep a glass of water (or any liquid substance... err..) |
| Nothing beats practice. Music is not as simple as it | | | | near - Clear your throat with some water to make the |
| sounds, and getting your singing up to scratch means | | | | task of singing easier. The more lubricated your throat |
| knowing your song inside and out. Listen to your song | | | | is, the better. |
| (or songs) whenever you can and practice singing | | | | 6. Relax - There's no turning back once you're on |
| them as often as possible (yes, even in the shower!) | | | | stage. So relax your muscles, loosen up and show |
| Which leads to the next point, | | | | them what you've got. An nervousness or tenseness |
| 2. Timing - make sure you know the timing of your | | | | will show up in your voice immediately, so learn to |
| song well. Many a good voice has fallen to the | | | | relax. |
| wayside thanks to poor timing. Poor timing is instantly | | | | Keep these tips in mind, practice as often as possible, |
| recognizable and once you've lost your place, the rest | | | | and you're sure to be sounding like a karaoke pro in no |
| is usually a mess. | | | | time - Good luck! |
| 3. Drop your insecurities and sing out loud - Don't worry | | | | |