Sometimes when we touch

Shakira - Gypsy

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Jellicle Songs For Jellicle Cats

Amazing Grace Karaoke

You Belong With Me Karaoke Taylor Swift

I'm Not Afraid of Anything

We Are The World We Are The Children

Karaoke Etiquette - Are You Karaoke Microphone Ignorant?

I think there are rules of etiquette for karaoke. There are the Your-Mother-Taught-You-Better rules: don't heckle, always clap, don't diva, be polite to the KJ, don't cuss into the microphone, don't volunteer others, and don't abuse the equipment. And there are the less obvious rules: don't take drinks on stage, don't try to sneak extra turns, fill out the slips completely, don't come late and expect to sing, support the venue, don't try to perform a particular song "better" than the last singer, don't act like you own a particular song, and don't sit in the front row and ignore karaoke singers. We can all agree these rule would make a better karaoke world for everyone.

But what about the innocent mistakes? This last set of rules is the set I think people are just ignorant about. If you don't know how to use a microphone you need to be told the right way to use it. People often treat the DJ equipment the way they see the singer in their favorite rock band treat it. Or the way they see musicians portrayed in movies handle it. That's the wrong way. Rich and famous musicians can discard microphones like they are TicTacs because they get their sound equipment for free from sponsors. But the karaoke DJ doesn't get his or her microphones for free.

So here are some rules for handling the karaoke microphone you're handed. Remember, it's not yours. Although a "you break it you buy it" policy would go a long way toward correcting bad microphone manners and protecting the DJs equipment, I say!

1. Don't tap the microphone and say, "Is this thing on?" If you are compulsive and have to have a sound check because you just don't trust your KJ then say something harmless into the microphone like "check, check" or "testing" or "hi everyone."
2. Never drop or (heaven forbid) toss a microphone at the end of the song. Doing so almost definitely damages the little cartridge inside. This means a hassle-filled, expensive repair that the DJ must pay for out of his meager pay.
3. Never swing a microphone by the cord to punctuate your big finale. That's a great way to damage equipment and make the KJ homicidal.
4. Don't point a microphone at a live speaker because it makes a nasty feedback and can damage the speaker.
5. Do hold the microphone 1" to 6" away from your mouth and sing directly into it. But don't put your mouth on it. Ew, the microphones aren't sterilized before you sing or after!
6. Don't scream into a microphone. The DJ can adjust the sound of your voice with his/her equipment, so there is no need to get stupid about volume

Those are the in's and out's of karaoke microphone etiquette. Now you know, so you can respect the DJ's equipment and endear yourself to them. You might find that treating the equipment well gets you access to better equipment. I know several DJs who have two sets of microphones - the junk they hand out to untrustworthy (and drunken) karaoke singers and the REALLY good microphones they give to knowledgeable, respectful singers. Once you've had that quality microphone in your hand, you'll never want to go back!

The Beatles- Yesterday

Choosing a Karaoke Machine to Suit Your Needs

So you want to start singing Karaoke at home or you want a way to sing karaoke?

Where do you go and what do you buy?

The simplest and cheapest way is to buy a CD+G or DVD of your favorite songs and slot it into your DVD or CD player that is attached to your TV. Buy yourself a microphone and your up and running.

Amazon has a huge range and your going to find just what you want including a karaoke microphone, if your like me you will buy many Karoke CD+Gs and DVDs over time and have a large collection of music and songs to choose from and at around $7-10 per karaoke disc it is a very cheap entry into the world of karaoke songs and music.

This is where I started and I would recommend it as a good place to get a start into your karaoke 'career.' Now the issue with CDs and DVDs is, as your library grows you will have a large pile of discs to dig through to find the song or songs of your choice.

Discs get scratched and damaged along the way, even with the most careful users. You have to load it into your player and wait till its 'reads' etc. I've advanced to other forms which I'll cover shortly but having said that I still use, and wouldn't be without, my CD+G/DVD collection of karaoke songs and music.

My next transition was to a Magic Sing Karaoke machine. When I bought their "ET18000" I thought I'd never have another CD or DVD nor have the related issues that come with them. My Magic Sing came with over 2000 songs built into the system and you can purchase song chips that are inserted into the machine to add to your library.

Magic Sings is an awesome machine it has wireless Karaoke microphones, so there's no tripping over cords. Another issue with the corded karaoke microphones is the cord connection at the base of the microphone working loose with use and creating problems. Wireless is the way to go. At Amazon you can purchase a Wireless Karaoke Magic Sing "ET18000" for just under $300. That's money well spent and you may never have need for anything more.

Magic Sing are always improving their products and for an extra $90 or so you can get their "ET19K" which has more advanced and improved functions and more of the newer technologies than the "ET18000', it comes with around 2400 songs built in.

Both come with a Song book, you find the song you like, take its number, key it into the keypad on the karaoke microphone and your song is ready to be sung. Magic Sing is very portable just take it where ever you want, plug it in and your up and running. I plug mine into my TV through a home theatre sound system and the sound is just awesome. For a lesser quality sound you can just plug it straight into your own or any TV.

Some of the drawbacks with the Magic Sing are, microphone feedback, if the mic is pointed towards the system, a high pitched feedback can be an issue when coupled with some sound systems,. In the 2000 plus songs there are a number of public domain songs that are obscure or known by very few. Subsequent purchased song-chips come with these in them as well.

At a rough count I would say that somewhere between 15 to 20% of the songs are 'public domain' songs. After a while most want a larger range of songs than what's built into the machine and therefore go buy another 'chip.'

Magic Sing chips cost $50-70 per chip and most come with around 100 and sometimes up to 300 songs in them, again, Amazon has a very large range to choose from and can meet all needs.

Again you're stuck with the 'public domain' songs that come with them. After you've purchased all the chips you want you will find your Song book bulging at the seams with all the songs in your library. The biggest draw back for me personally with the Magic Sing is that you can't load single songs or an album into the karaoke machine. The only way you can get new songs or music is to buy their song-chips with their related issues spoken of earlier.

After you've filled all your song-chip slots in your Magic Sing and mastered all the songs in its library. If your like most, you want something more. After all, we are desire-fulfilling creatures and we're always looking for more desires to fulfill once we filled the last one.

If that is the case I have something for your that will fill all your desires and more. If your just starting out and want the ultimate machine then this may be the machine for you. It's a little pricey but if you want the best and latest technology you have to expect to pay for it. Amazon have them for around $800 at the moment.

If this was available when I first started with karaoke I would have chosen this along with my Karaoke CD+Gs/DVD library. It's called the Acesonic KOD-800 and comes with 500 preloaded songs, a single karaoke microphone (you have to buy extra if you want them),500G Removable Hard Drive, Search engine function where you can search by Title or Artist, or you can just key in the number of your song if you wish.

The thing I really like about this system is you can rip all your CD+G's/DVDs music and songs directly onto the hard drive of the machine and have access to all the music of your choice and never get tired of singing the same songs again. While not quite as 'portable' as the Magic Sing it can still be transported without too much difficulty.

This is a more advanced system and coupled with a good sound system would not be out of place if used in a commercial setting like a pub or karaoke night.Having said that I've seen a Magic Sing coupled to a sound system at a Karaoke Night in a large restaurant used with great effect.

At our site you will find links to all the products just mentioned plus a vast list of all the best-selling CD+Gs and DVD at Amazon.com the lists cover all genres of music covering Blues Music, Childrens, Christmas, Rock, Pop, Hip Hop, Christian, Broadway, Christian, CD+Gs Sets and much much more. The Karaoke CDs and DVD are listed from the Number one seller on down.

ABBA Mamma Mia

True Friend Karaoke

Tips For Being a Good Karaoke DJ

I have been a fan of karaoke for many years and I have a good pal who has been working as a karaoke DJ, or KJ as he calls it, for over ten years. Lots of insane things can happen in a karaoke show, and you've got to be ready for each one of them. Some things are important for each KJ to have. I think the most significant is a feeling of humor. If you can maintain the giggling and fun between the sets then they are sure to stay around for more.

I have been to two places where the KJ just stood up there and announced the tunes and call peoples's names. There was no inflection to their tone of voice or any animation in their voices whatsoever.

Set the show up from the start and follow your suggestions the entire night. I have not found anybody that have felt cheated if a new name was added into the revolution, but do not add 4 or 5 new folk all at the same time in line.

Spread them out, it makes it more fair to those who have been there the entire time. Always maintain a record of the number you have added so that when an upset client comes to you and asks why his time hasn't come yet, you've got the answer right at your fingertips. A notebook and pen would be handy for this. If you sound like you've got the situation absolutely in hand, and are fair, folks will understand and everything will run smoothly.

There may be fights, folk passing out, and youngsters running around knocking over the speakers , or a number of other stuff in any given evening. Stay calm, be respectful, and handle each situation confidently. If you show that you're a pro irrespective of what occurs, you'll be ask back once more.

Always enjoy yourself, and make it pleasurable for others and you can't fail. You need to also confirm that your apparatus is in good working order. Keeping an additional disc changer, speakers, and masses of microphones is a good idea.

I'm not sure how many dropped microphones I have seen over time. Making a joke about it before replacing the microphone may help calm the person's nerves and save you money on repairs. I also think it is a good idea to learn the atmosphere of the venue where you're going to be. If it is a place that is completely new to you, go some nights before hand and discover what sort of music the patrons enjoy. Because most likely some of those folk will be coming to your show, and you would like to have masses of the music they like available. Music selection is an example of the things you cannot scrimp on. You must have some of each different type available. Always be certain to have the modern, latest songs available because more young folks come to karaoke than you might think.

Man, I Feel Like A Woman! by Shania Twain

Christian Karaoke Praise Song

The Benefits of Home Karaoke

Karaoke can be a great experience and for many the local karaoke bar is a favourite destination for the occasional night out on the town. There is something special about the combination of music, singing, drinks, and good friends that allows for an interesting mix of laughter and performance that is unmatched in any other activity. Some people love karaoke so much that they have setup karaoke systems in their very own homes to recreate the experience of a karaoke bar or club.

If you are looking into creating a similar setup in your home, this article will present some of the benefits of having your own karaoke home machine. The first advantage is simply convenience as it is entirely possible to set up a system that sounds great in the middle of your own recreation room.

And from there you gain the benefit of comfortability as you no longer have to venture out among strangers since you can relax in your own home and you don't even have to get dressed up if you don't want to. The comfort factor is important because you can choose exactly who you want to bring into your world of singing and performance.

Gone will be the days when you have to put up with big egos or other singers who monopolize songs by certain artists, claiming that those songs belong to them. There is nothing worse than a karaoke bully, and with a nice karaoke machine in your home you won't ever have to deal with karaoke drama again. The final factor to consider is the cost because while a good high-end karaoke system may be expensive at first, it will only take a few uses over the first few months for it to pay for itself. Karaoke is a fun hobby and whether you are a casual or hardcore fan, the wide range of prices and products available makes karaoke a reasonably affordable home activity.

Flaming Lips singing karaoke songs with a puppet

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Tears In Heaven Eric Clapton

Goan Karaoke

Beyonce - IF I WERE A BOY

The Beatles- Hey Jude

A Thousand Miles Vanessa Carlton

Color Song

Charlotte Church - A Karaoke Superstar

When you have 6 children and 15 grandchildren like my wife, Judy, and I have, you don't have to look very hard to find someone, actually more than one, in fact, who loves karaoke and gets a big kick out of entertaining themselves, and all within their hearing, at any opportunity. Actually, I have to admit, as embarrassing as it is sometimes to watch, and sometimes even more painful to listen to, we have on numerous occasions been thoroughly amused by karaoke performers achieving a measure of the fame and stardom they envision themselves claiming.

Perhaps because of that interest, one of our many, I can assure you, I follow the previous week's news on the topic from Google Alerts. This past week, I noted with satisfaction a brief report in the Feminine.co.uk feed that Charlotte Church is a very big fan of karaoke herself. In fact, she has apparently begun seriously considering pursuing a return to the spotlight as she has contemplated her growing obsession with singing karaoke.

According to the Feminine report, and I paraphrase here, Charlotte Church began singing karaoke while taking some time off from work. The spell binding vocalist of 'Crazy Chick' fame - who most recently returned to British TV screens as a judge on 'Over the Rainbow' -the new talent search show from Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber - realized it was time to return to the spotlight when she couldn't stop herself getting up on stage when out with boyfriend Gavin Henson.

She said that she had been mostly staying at home caring for her children and increasingly felt the desire to get back into music. In her words, "I missed singing; every time we'd go out I'd end up in a karaoke bar and I'd completely steal the mic - 'Black Velvet', 'Walking in Memphis', 'Valerie'.

"So I thought, 'It's getting a little low-rent now, Charl', come on now, you should probably do this again professionally."

In discussing her comeback to music, 24-year-old Charlotte - who has a two-year-old daughter Ruby and 14-month-old son Dexter - promised that her new album will be a "lot better" than was her 'Tissues and Issues' effort that was released back in 2005.

She also reported that she had been doing quite a bit of songwriting recently. She said that she felt that she had some inner feelings that she wanted to express and that there's a little part of her that wants to be a poet. She also noted, though, that another factor was because so few, if any, really writes songs for her range, and I think we all can agree that that truly is exceptional.

Her interview with Feminine concluded with her commenting, "When I listen back to 'Tissues and Issues', that was kind of my first try at writing, and I think 'Ahhh! So little!' And I might think that of this (new) album in 10 years' time. But I don't think so. I think it's a lot better."

Well, personally, I hope Ms. Charlotte Church, does return to the recording studio so that more than those lucky pub patrons who happen to be present when she decides to give in to her karaoke cravings can listen and revel in hearing her wonderful voice. Just the thought of listening to an evening of karaoke entertainment the quality of Charlotte Church's singing intrigues me.

As for those of you, like us, who also are karaoke fans, and maybe karaoke superstars to be, take heart that counted among us is a talent the likes of Charlotte Church. And if performing karaoke is a very big passion for you and you're motivated to become as good at it as you can be, remember that, as with most everything else, practice goes a long way toward improving your performance and polishing your musical routine.

Britney Spears - Sometimes

ILAYARAJA SONGS

WHAM Last Christmas

Because of You - Kelly Clarkson Karaoke Song

Improve Your Karaoke Performance With a Few Simple Tips

Ready to take your karaoke performance to the next level? Enjoying Karaoke has nothing to do with being a professional grade singer, but improving your singing can make you more confident and make singing more fun. Follow these tips to quickly improve your singing voice and karaoke performance and raise your self-esteem.

Much of our ability to sing involves our lungs and our posture. Keep your arms at your sides and forward, keeping them in a relaxed and flexible position. This helps your lungs to expand fully and therefore lets your voice come across stronger and clearer. Keeping a good posture with a straight back helps as well.

Staying relaxed helps your tone too. Try not to tense up or hunch your shoulders as this will affect your vocal cords in a negative way. Keep lose and move to the rhythm as this will help you sing more naturally. The more you try to let go of worrying about how you are singing or who is watching, the more fun you will have.

Everyone has to find their singing voice. Maybe you can't belt out the high notes, but you can always sing an octave lower. Maybe it works to imitate a certain performer, try to imagine this performer singing whatever song you sing and you can bring your own character to the song. It also takes some experimenting to find the volume you are comfortable with, singing too quiet or too loudly can make it hard for us to hit the correct notes. Find out what works with you and then work on creating your own style.

Our diet can also make a difference in our ability to sing. Alcohol, cigarettes, salty foods and dairy products can leave our vocal chords dried out or filmy. This makes singing hard and unnatural. Drink lots of water before singing. Many professionals drink a warm mixture of honey and lemon before a performance to help smooth out their vocal cords.

Singing naturally increases our self confidence and makes karaoke much more fun. A few simple changes and some practicing can have you singing like rock star.

If I Ain't Got You - Alicia Keys Karaoke Song

Karaoke and the Karaoke Machine That Will Make You the Best

Karaoke literally means "empty orchestra" in Japanese. This refers to the fact that amateur singers with a microphone sing by following the lyrics presented on a screen and accompanied by a song track with low or no vocals. It is a popular form of interactive entertainment, with karaoke machines featured in many bars and restaurants as well as parties and events.

Karaoke may have originated in Asia, but it has become a hit with other nationalities as well. Aside from being a good icebreaker, karaoke singing is a way of socializing with friends. It also provides inexpensive full-scale entertainment without having to hire professional singers and DJs or renting expensive sound systems.

Karaoke singing can be done in various public venues. Asia has its karaoke boxes, which are small to medium-sized rooms equipped with a karaoke player, tables and couches and rented by the hour or half-hour. KTVs have one or more floors of karaoke boxes and offer amenities such as food and drinks. In fact, karaoke singing is a common after-office activity, which is taken advantage of by some hotels and business establishments by having karaoke boxes in the premises.

Karaoke bars are to North America and Europe what karaoke boxes are to Asia. Here, singing is done in public, sometimes on a small stage. People usually sing for free, provided they order food and drinks. Some places charge a small fee for each song.

In any case, these places do not need to hire professional singers to provide the entertainment. Nor do they pay a cabaret tax, which is usually applicable to any entertainment of more than one person. Some place like Los Angeles, San Francisco and Toronto have significant Asian communities, which is probably why private karaoke rooms are popular here.

A karaoke contest or a karaoke show can liven up parties, events and gatherings. A karaoke DJ ("KJ") can be hired to facilitate this, while a karaoke machine can be rented, along with at least a couple of microphones and a selection of songs, for this purpose. More songs are available for an additional fee, as well as a monitor, but the latter is not necessary if a TV with A/V input is available.

Some people are fond of karaoke, but don't like going to KTVs or karaoke bars. Aside from renting the equipment, buying a home karaoke system is another option. Portability, sound quality and programmability are some of the qualities to check.

Nowadays, karaoke entertainment is popular, not only in Asian countries but in other parts of the world as well. It can be enjoyed at home and at private functions by purchasing or renting a karaoke machine. It is also available in many public venues such as bars, clubs, restaurants and even hotels and business establishments.

Top Celine Dion Karaoke Songs

Like a shooting star, Celine Dion has risen to international super stardom. The woman who started in humble beginnings in a rural French Canadian town is recognized by her first name. Céline has earned Grammy Wards, Juno and Felix Awards, and World Music Awards. Of course the best-selling artist of all time has a few Karaoke songs wanna be songstress can't wait to belt out. If only the notes sounded as sweet as they do from Celine herself. Here are some of the best Céline Dion Karaoke songs Karaoke singers dedicate after a few drinks make the notes sound sweeter.

Céline Dion's version of Diane Warren's song "Because You Loved Me" is one of the most requested Karaoke songs. Written for the movie Up Close and Personal, Michelle Pfeiffer's character thanks the Robert Redford character for believing in her. The song has since been covered by Johnny Mathis, Jane McDonald and Clay Aiken. But, it is Celine's heartfelt rendition that Karaoke lovers imitate on the stage. Hardly a night goes by without this song added to a Karaoke play list.

Who can resist singing Céline's runaway hit, "My Heart Will go On?" Made for one of the greatest love stories to grace the big screen in recent years, the Titanic hit strikes an emotional cord. Céline's pipes make this song unforgettable, still many try to reproduce the songs magic on the Karaoke stage. Its popularity is evident. The song was the largest selling single worldwide in 1998 making Celine the only woman with 2 million selling singles in the UK. This song will continue to go on in Karaoke bars everywhere.

"Natural Woman" was originally made famous by legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin in 1967. For the same passion with a smoother sound, Karaoke singers can turn to Céline Dion's 1995 version recorded on the Tapestry Revisited album. "Natural Woman" is such a popular hit, it appears on the game Karaoke Revolution.

As long as Karaoke singers want to experience a diva moment they will turn to Céline songs to win over the crowd. A compilation CD of some of her most popular songs are available on a Karaoke CD. Singers can belt out Celine classics like "The Color of My Love," "Dreaming of You," and "If You Ask Me To" in the privacy of their homes. Considering the complexity of Celine's gifted vocals this may be the best bet for us all.

Top Karaoke Machines Review

Karaoke Machines are electronic devices that allow you to record your voice over music. The music is usually something you have previously picked and at random times, songs play and you or your guests have to sing them. These machines can bring the life back to a party, as soon as one person starts singing; the whole room is usually on edge with laughter. There are lots of models to choose from and some that are top sellers.

MVD Karaoke Recorder is a machine that allows you to record your singing with DVD and VCD music. The front is decorated in a nice white panel and it plays over 20,000 songs for your enjoyment. The songs are hand-picked from you, so you never have to sing something that you don`t like. It can record singing with midi music and video background right into USB device and then playback from machine. It can also playback in MP3 format and is able to make CDs for you.

The Sing-along Karaoke Machine is another great one to buy. It is a little more expensive but comes with some extra bonuses. This system plays all DVD`s, MP3`s and memory cards. It is also Dolby digital for the best in quality sound. With optical/coaxial audio output it can achieve the best karaoke sound you could ever hear. It also has two microphone inputs so that you can sing with a friend, which makes it even more exciting! It has digital echo features and key control with vocal partner. With these machines, you can have over 44,000 songs and search for songs right from your TV screen.

3 in 1 karaoke machine recorder is a nice machine for anyone who wants a good sounding machine for their home. It supports all DVD`s build in HC SD card reader and USB port is built right in. With real-time recording and four microphone inputs, the party is sure to be a good one! It is also able to record and provide digital play with a separate karaoke circuit board.

DVD Mini Karaoke Machine is a great bargain for the money. It has lots of amazing features for a low price. It can play all types of DVD`s; it is Dolby digital for optimum sound performance. It also features optical audio output; it has two microphones and a big echo system. With these handy machines you can download up to 40,000 songs and a feature also lets you store nine of your favourite songs and up to nine of your friends. And for those of you who would like to record your infamous singing and have it playback on a MP3 player, you can do that as well.

Karaoke machines give people the opportunity to keep the social gatherings and parties at home. They are usually a few hundred dollars, but can make your party a success. Even if your get together is full of a mix of ages and types of people, a karaoke machine can sometimes bring everyone together. With singing competitions and people just acting funny, it is sure to be a great time.

With all of the different types that you can purchase, it is good to know that even for a cheaper price, you can still get lots of features. The sound might be better on a more expensive machine, but that all depends on how much that means to you.

Top Carrie Underwood Karaoke Songs

When you are shopping for the hits of Carrie Underwood for karaoke, you may want to look into the Chartbuster Carrie Underwood Karaoke CD's. The Chartbuster Karaoke CD has a large selection of Carrie's hits. From Jesus, Take the Wheel to Before He Cheats, there are a number of her number one hits to sing along to. The Chartbuster Karaoke CD is a individual CD with 15 songs on this one individual CD.

Other songs by Carrie that can be found on this brand of karaoke CD include some of her new songs, I Told You So, Just a Dream, and Some Hearts. Since Carrie won American Idol, she has become one of the largest female country singers. With her hits, its no wonder that there are a large amount of karaoke songs available. When looking to have a party and have decided to have a karaoke contest, you may want to use Carrie Underwood's hit songs as one of the choices for your participants to take part in. A popular choice when it comes to karaoke CD's is the Starlite Karaoke CD's. Starlite Karaoke carries a line of Carrie Underwood karaoke songs as well. Of all the brands of karaoke CD's on the market, the Starlite are one of the more cheaper brands of Karaoke music CD's.

When looking to purchase Carrie Underwood, there is the option to download the karaoke songs as well. Many of the karaoke that are available on such websites as Amazon, offer to purchase and download the this as well as purchasing the CD from the website and then waiting for the actual music CD to be shipped to you. There is another brand of popular karaoke known as the Ask series by Karaoke. The Ask CD's are good when looking to combine a number of artists on one actual karaoke CD instead of purchasing a individual CD of each artist. When purchasing the Ask Karaoke CD that has Carrie Underwood on the this, you will find other popular artists such as Taylor Swift and Kellie Pickler. The Ask CD's are enhanced to help you along when singing karaoke.

Depending on what brand of these that you are looking to purchase will depend on the exact songs that you will get to sing along to on karaoke. If there are newer songs released by Carrie Underwood and you have not seen them listed on any of these CD's, you may want to look around some to see if there are other brands of karaoke that have the songs that you are hoping to find. They come in a number of price range which is suitable to everyone's budget.

How to Download Free Karaoke Player and Karaoke Songs

How Karaoke Can Help You Become a Better Singer & Improve Your Singing

Singing is an exhilarating way to our express ourselves. Whether singing our favourite songs or writing our own music, singing is a great way to express and release our emotions. Karaoke is an excellent way to hone your singing skills and become a stronger singer. Read on for some helpful hints to get you singing like a professional.

The first thing to understand when learning to sing is we all have limitations. Not every professional singer can hit every note possible and you should not expect to be able to when singing karaoke or just for fun. Many singers are famous for the unique sound of their voice and not the fact that they have an operatic range. So remember, whatever talent level you possess you can become a better singer.

The fact is practice will make a significant difference in how your voice sounds and how easy it is to sing. In time, we can train our voice to hit notes correctly and transition smoothly from high notes to low notes. Practice with a piano or keyboard moving up the scale of notes. Play random notes and then try to sing the same notes. This will help you get comfortable changing quickly from one note to the next.

There is also a physical aspect to consider when we sing. Our posture and breathing can make a big difference in how well our voice projects and how well we stay on key. Stand tall with your back straight and your chest out. Take breaths between singing sections by breathing in and letting your stomach out. As you sing you should bring your stomach back in. Make an effort to keep your shoulders and face relaxed. This will allow free air flow when and improve your karaoke performance. Do not forget to keep your throat well hydrated. Singing with a dry throat can be painful and make it harder to sing in the future. Treat a sore throat with honey and lemon to keep it in prime singing condition.

Being familiar with a song is the best way to sing it well. Make a playlist of your favourite songs you want to sing at a karaoke party. Listen to these while doing other activities, even if you are not giving them full attention. Eventually, you will find you know the words to the songs without even thinking about them. This frees you up to focus solely on your singing performance. You will also know what is coming next in the song which will make transitions more natural.

A big part of karaoke is performance and rhythm. Don't be afraid to get into the groove. Move to the beat and involve your whole body in the performance. Don't be afraid to throw in your own gestures or dance moves. The more comfortable you can be performing the more fun you will have and the better you will sound. Improving your karaoke performance and singing ability will make you the star of your next karaoke party.

Our Song- Taylor Swift W/ LYRICS

What to Look For When Hiring a Karaoke Machine

So you've taken the leap and decided that you're going to hire a karaoke system for your upcoming party - good choice! You're sure to have an evening of good fun and laughs, and of course, a few ear aching performances. Now you need to make a decision as to which karaoke hire company or service to go with - no easy task.

There are plenty of karaoke providers out there, and they're all promising that their system is the best. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when making your karaoke hire decision...

The first thing to look for when hiring a karaoke machine or a karaoke DJ (often called a KJ) is song selection. You want to make sure that the service provider that you choose has a large song selection (some karaoke hire companies have over 5,000 songs in their collection). Keep in mind the kind of guests you will have at your party - young, old, black, white - all with different musical tastes. Therefore, you need to make sure that not only does the karaoke provider have a large collection, but that it is varied enough for everyone's tastes.

The next thing you want to look at is the equipment itself. If you are hiring the equipment (the karaoke machine) and not the full karaoke and DJ setup, you want to be sure that it's really simple and easy to use. Touch-screen is the best option, as it always uses a very basic interface. Remember, it's no use having the karaoke facility at your party and not knowing how to use it. The best way to avoid this scenario is to request a demo of the unit. Try it out and make sure you're comfortable with it. Another option is to look for video demonstrations on the karaoke hire company's website. Professional karaoke hire companies even provide comprehensive instruction manuals with their machines. On the topic of equipment, you also want to make sure that the sound system sounds good and that it is loud enough for your intended purpose.

An important question to ask your prospective karaoke hire company is whether or not there is a cut off time. Do they collect on the night (say, at midnight), or do they collect the next day? Obviously, the best option is next day collection, as you will be able to party until whatever time suits you, and not have to worry about when the karaoke hire company will be arriving to collect!

Some other questions that you might want to ask are:

Does the karaoke machine work on discs?

Often the machines work on discs, which means you need to constantly find the song, then find the right disc, and then insert it into the karaoke machine. This is quite honestly a pain, and usually the discs will be scratched and jumpy. Avoid karaoke machines which use discs.

Does the karaoke machine have normal music as well?

Quality karaoke machines offer a normal music selection as well. Remember, you still need background music for the early phase of the evening, and for in between karaoke performances, or perhaps even dancing. Try to get a karaoke machine that has normal music pre-loaded as well.

Does it have volume control? Believe it or not, a lot of karaoke machines don't have this basic feature. You may want to turn the music up or down, but won't be able to if there is no control. Make sure this feature is available.

Is the karaoke machine upgradeable?

Are you able to hire an extra microphone, or speaker, or perhaps some disco lighting. These are great extras and go a long way in ensuring a "party" atmosphere. Check if the karaoke hire company offers these extras and at what rate.

Keeping these essentials in mind when choosing a karaoke hire company or KJ will ensure that you get the best-suited option for your party or event. Remember to ask the questions mentioned here and you're sure to avoid the big pitfalls commonly encountered when shopping around for karaoke.

All the best!

Karaoke Machine Fun!

With the recent recession and economic times many people have found it difficult to afford nights out with their friends. But that does not mean that the fun has to stop, many people are just finding different and creative ways. One of the large influx of activities and entertainment have been at home Karaoke. But what is the best way to have an at home Karaoke party? This article can help you plan an at home karaoke party that neither you or your friends will ever forget.

The first step of your at home karaoke night is finding the right equipment. Many online retailers provide karaoke machines that are not only great quality but also inexpensive. These karaoke machines can provide you with the means to sing your favorite songs in the comfort of your own home. Once you have chosen the perfect machine to fit your needs the next step is figuring out what type of music you and your friends will enjoy singing the most. A popular selection is a mix of top 40, fun 80s music and some old time favorites. It is important to just find a fun mix that you and your friends can have fun singing.

Just because the economy is tough does not mean an end to fun nights out, sometimes it just means a fun night in! Thanks to these at home karaoke machines you can have all the fun of a pricey bar in the comfort of your own home. So gather your equipment, pick the music, call your friends and sing till your hear is content!

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