Online Karaoke

Find Karaoke on the Internet

The term karaoke started out as a music term meaning empty track, indicating a music bed with no vocals. It wasn't until the 1970s that the term became popular in reference to sing-a-longs where lyrics are given and people provide vocals along to the music. Karaoke machines became popular in Asia before spreading to United States and the rest of the world. Originally, karaoke machines used cassettes, then CDs, and now they use DVDs to store the music and related information. Karaoke contests have become a staple of many local bars. Technology has brought karaoke to mobile phones, computers and the Internet, as well.

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Things to Look for In Online Karaoke

Just like in regular karaoke, in online karaoke you are given the lyrics and melody and then sing along to your heart's delight. There are a few things to look for in an online karaoke site:

Song selection: This is important when it comes to karaoke. There is no point in paying a fee to join a site with songs you don't like. Remember that the point of karaoke is to have fun.
Sharing capabilities: Part of the fun of doing karaoke online is to share your song selections and even your performances with others. Some sites let others leave comments, as well.
Additional features: Many sites will give you options to download songs not in the site's library, play games and store your recordings. These features can add value, but shouldn't add a lot to the price.

Where to Find Online Karaoke

Do a simple online search and you can easily find a number of sites that will let you chose from a wide selection of popular songs. Some will let you try the site for free with a sample selection of songs. Be warned, though, that just like regular karaoke, online karaoke is very addictive! You can also buy karaoke software in addition to joining an online site.