Does singing in public make you sick?If the word "karaoke" conjures up feelings of dread, you probably need a little "prep work" before you hit the stage.
Step 1: Pick a song.
In Japan, they call it "juhachiban", "#18" in South Korea and "banquet song" in Hong Kong.When you're starting out, try to pick a song that many people are familiar with and enjoy.Things will be easier for you when the audience has fun listening and cheering you on.You can choose well-known songs.Is it possible to reach the high notes without screaming?Can you make it to the low notes?You should feel the rhythm easily if the melody is easy to hum.You would study any other subject if you learned the melody.Listen back and record yourself.Writing out all the words will help you remember them quickly.Slow songs tend to be less crowd pleasers than upbeat songs.Make sure it's within your vocal range and that you enjoy singing along to it."Twist and Shout" by the Beatles is a good choice for female vocals, and guys should look into Sinatra and Tom Jones.You can choose challenging or lesser known music as you gain confidence.
Step 2: You can practice at home.
If you can get a karaoke machine, use it.You can usually find the karaoke version of a popular song on the internet, and the lyrics are easy to find.If you want to sing the song all the time, play it often.Practice singing while you wash the dishes and during commercials.You want to know the song in its entirety.If you want to sing along, try to get the instrumental tracks on a cassette or CD.You will never learn to lead with your voice if you practice singing with someone else's voice.Background tracks to the most popular songs can be found at record stores and media outlets.If you can't find them in your town, go to the internet.If you can, practice with a microphone or hairbrush since that's what you'll be doing when you perform.If you want to improve your karaoke, record yourself singing along and listen to the song with headphones.How do you sound when you play it back?If you have a full length mirror, use it!
Step 3: You need to work on your voice.
Singing requires a power source.When you're lifting something heavy, support your voice tone with your body.Put your legs under you, tuck your hips under, and use strength from the lower part of your body as if you were lifting.The balls of your feet should be firmly on the floor.Don't try to lift your chin; instead, keep your head rounded over the microphone and keep it in the front.It makes the tone sound warm.
Step 4: Sing the words with joy.
Think about what the words mean.When we really mean what we say, we sound better.You don't want to be convincing in a song about your six kids and three divorces, so choose songs that are appropriate for your age.
Step 5: Don't worry.
Write down all the things they think could go wrong and forget about the words.Just do a terrible job, sing and make all those mistakes.This is not easy.This exercise helps put your performance fears to rest if you do it a few times.
Step 6: Pick your location.
Is there a supportive crowd when you visit a karaoke bar?Regulars at some karaoke venues cheer each other on.That's what you're looking for, not a place with high turnover and bad sports who complain about bad singers.Is the singer required to face the audience?Look at how the screens are arranged.If you're too nervous to look at the screen, you might want to face away from the audience.
Step 7: Find the karaoke box.
Karaoke can be enjoyed in a more private setting in East Asia.You can rent a karaoke room by the hour or half-hour and share the costs with a few friends.This is a great way to get into karaoke because you can pick your audience.In East Asia, karaoke boxes are very common, but they aren't as common in other parts of the world.They're very popular in New York City and the San Francisco Bay Area, and they can be found wherever there's a strong Asian community.It's possible to find out how much it costs to rent an actual karaoke venue, if you get enough people to chip in.
Step 8: Get along.
If you want to sing by yourself, find a good singer to do karaoke with.Someone who is already comfortable singing in public should be the one who gets a little bit of cheering and clapping.When it's over and done with, you'll feel better about your performance, and the next one won't be as intimidating.
Step 9: It's time to bang it up.
You can act out your "star" fantasies by getting up to sing.Go all the way.You can find the "ham" in yourself.Do some rock and roll moves and sing your heart out.Most people would rather see you succeed than fail, and giving a full-out performance will always go over better than hanging back.Trust me.Things don't improve when you apologize for giving a bad performance.
Step 10: Be a good person in the audience.
Be a good sport once you've picked a venue.Everyone should cheer on.After every song, clap.When someone's voice cracks, avoid wincing.When you get up to sing, they'll cheer you on and it's good karaoke karma.They won't feel like strangers anymore if you recognize them.
Step 11: Have a good time.
The most important part is this.Enjoy your time in the spotlight and smile.You're not there to impress people, and the audience wants to have a good time with you, so be bold and sing your heart out.