17th August 2008 - by Christine Durham
Top 5 Mistakes That Singers Make - Karaoke Singing
Want to make a good impression when you get up on the stage to
do your karaoke songs? Imagine YOUR show being the talk of the
town the next day! Follow these tips, and your karaoke songs
will be the ones that people remember.
Before we start, lets take a look at the different types of
singing
There're basically 2 ways that most people sing, the natural
way and the normal way. The natural way of singing is beautiful
in the voice of the masters and it is defined as singing that
is completely free from any deliberate physical or mental
effort. The normal way, which most people use, may be defined
as the way singing ought to be done to reach certain goals or
objectives.
DON'Ts:
1. Don't have too much to drink before you go up on the stage
to sing your karaoke songs. One very big reason for this is
because drunk people tend to trip on cords and fall off the
stage. They also slur the words to people's favorite songs. As
a result, their show leaves much to be desired. Save some of
the drinks to celebrate AFTER you have put on a fantastic
show.
2. Don't eat or drink milk, cream, dairy products, chocolate,
or mixed drinks with any of these things in them. They coat the
throat and produce phlegm, which makes it most difficult for
you to sing your karaoke songs.
3. Don't read your karaoke song from the screen. This makes for
a really boring show.
4. Don't scream into the microphone, or strain to reach the
notes. Your karaoke songs will sound terrible, and you will
likely damage your vocal chords.
5. Don't take it too seriously. After all, you're here to have
FUN!
That's all there is to it! A night of singing karaoke songs is
meant to be fun and relaxing. Remember these tips to enhance
your experience, and you will surely have a great time.
DOs:
1. Choose a song that's right for your voice. Know your
limitations.
2. Choose a song that means something to you, carries special
memories for you, and that you feel passionate about.
3. Know the words and music.
4. Drink water before each song to hydrate your vocal chords.
Your karaoke songs will sound better, fuller, and stronger.
5. When you walk up onto the stage, exude confidence! The
audience will be filled with anticipation of what's to
come.
6. Take control of the stage. Make eye contact with the
audience. Pick out someone in the audience every so often to
make eye contact with, and smile right at them. Include them.
Reel them in.
7. Make the song yours! It's your karaoke song; it's your show;
so put on a great show. Sing from the heart. Let the audience
feel your emotion.
8. Move with the song. Move during the instrumental breaks.
Think energy!
9. When you're done with your karaoke songs, take a bow and
thank the audience. This always leaves a great impression.
10. Have FUN!
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Christine Durham is the founder of The
SongStation Studios - http://www.TheSongStation.com
As Seen in People Magazine, the
SongStation is the only karaoke machine in the
world with 53,000 inbuilt karaoke song tracks.
Find out more about The Song Station Karaoke
System at her website today.
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