Guide 2 Karaoke
The singing sensation
What do you do when you’re dying to sing a tune but don’t want to try to compete with the vocals in a recorded track? Well you Karaoke, of course! This Japanese phenomenon has spread across the world and now you can find Karaoke stars (and fans) in almost any country.
What’s a Karaoke?
Karaoke is easy – you sing along to a song that has no vocal track as you follow the lyrics across a screen. You don’t need any experience – just a love of music and a little bit of bravery!
Your Guide to Karaoke
These pages will help you wade through the sea of information available about Karaoke. While there’s nothing for sale here, if you’re looking to put together a system at home or you’re trying to find all your favorite tunes in Karaoke format this guide will help you pick the right place to go. You’ll get the entire scoop on what’s big in the Karaoke industry and how you can make the most of your performance. You’ll find info on:
- Karaoke Machines
- Accessories
- Karaoke Music
- Online Karaoke
- Retailers
- Services
This guide is meant to help you whether you’re new to the scene or you’re a genuine Karaoke star.
Innovation and Creativity
Karaoke has come a long way since its humble beginnings in 1970s Japan. As musical technology has advanced, the Karaoke industry has never been far behind. It no longer consists of a small number of amateur singers gathered around a cassette player.
Professional Karaoke setups now offer up an actual show. There are lights, sound effects and large screens that play videos along with the lyrics so that everyone can get involved in the concert.
Even home systems have drastically changed. Less expensive and more professional, you can now host a great Karaoke night at home and even record the performances.
The internet has also revolutionized the way people think of Karaoke. You’re now able to post performances and sing along online, sharing the experience with fans across the world.
Your Best Performance
When it comes to Karaoke it’s not all just talent. There are certain things you can do to sound your best:
- Sing songs that you enjoy – if you’re bored, it’ll show
- Listen to the song in its original format to learn how it should sound (and make sure that you’re able to hit the notes)
- Pay attention to your breathing because nothing sounds worse then a hoarse or short cut note
- Practice!
- Drink lots of water to keep your throat lubricated
- Watch your alcohol intake – booze will actually dry your throat out
- Sing normally - you don’t need to shout, that’s what the microphone’s for
- Enjoy yourself – it’s Karaoke!
