Sunday, November 30, 2008

Preparing Yourself For Karaoke Nights - Karaoke Songs

By Johansson Smith

The biggest decision that anyone has to make for karaoke is what song they should undertake on stage. There are literally thousands of tracks available with most karaoke sets, so it can be intimidating looking through the massive book of songs, but if you keep in mind a few tips it will make your night better, and provide as much enjoyment as possible.

First, ensure that you choose a karaoke song that accommodates your voice. Whether it is your first time or 101st time, you have to ascertain that you can achieve at least majority of the musical notes you need. If you have a low voice, there is no point of opting artists like Celine Dion or Whitney Houston, and the same goes for high-pitch voices; Barry White should be out of the question. Instead choose karaoke songs that fit within your range, and that way rather of worrying about if you can hit that hard note coming up, you will be able to unwind and just savour the song.

Selecting the proper karaoke song also depends on what you are getting up stage for. If you are with friends, and looking at getting up as a group for a bit of fun, it is wise to choose an up-tempo song that accommodates your mood instead of a boring ballad. If you are a regular, and want to take something a bit more difficult, there is nothing improper in choosing a slower song if you can manage it.

If you're celebrating an adult / older folks birthday with a karaoke party. You need to know what songs to opt. Do your homework. You don't want to take any old karaoke song; you require to choose karaoke music that arouses a sensation of nostalgia. Find out what songs were favourite when the party honoree grew up. Your easiest bet is to hear the top 10 songs of each year or decade and build your play lists around those karaoke songs.

But a small hint to remember about most karaoke bars is that most people are out to have a good time, so choosing a slow and sombre song that does not really fit the atmosphere of the room can have sharp effects.

Last, when choosing your karaoke song it is best to find a song with a melodic phrase and lyrics that you are at least intimate with. You do not have to recognise every song you get up stage for off by heart (thats why the karaoke screens are there to aid you) but picking out a karaoke song that you have listened more than once or twice will give you a bit more assurance in performing.

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