| I can't sing. Will I still be welcome at karaoke? Yes... Karaoke is about having fun! Do not be put off by other singers! Everyone starts somewhwere, chat to your karaoke host if you feel unsure. Any good karaoke show will help you overcome any stage frights that you might have. Sometimes it is good to sing more>> |
| Is there any way you can make me sound like Whitney Houston or Elvis Presley Unfortunately this is down to the individual karaoke show and the equipment at hand. The idea of karaoke is not to sound like the original artist, but to be yourself! Some karaoke shows have the means to tweak the sound or add certain vocal effects to your more>> |
| What Is Mic Control? Basically, it's being able to use the microphone in such a way as to get the best out of your voice. When singing a soft part of the song, hold the mic fairly close to your mouth, but when you are about to power out a section, pull it away a bit, as this more>> |
| How Can I Improve My Vocal Techniques? A trip to your local music shop may be in order, you can get some excellent books on singing techniques that come complete with a CD for you to practise your scales to and backing tracks for you to sing with to build your technique. more>> |
| What Is A Harmony? Get a keyboard. Press down on C E G. This is a chord, a harmonious chord. If you pressed C D G, it wouldn't sound the same, that would be a dis-chord.
When you sing...try to hear which note will accompany the melody without sounding discordant. It more>> |
| Why do I sound very nasally when I sing?
Would you believe this may be your natural sound! On a more serious note, sing from your diapham and not though your nose!
The human voice is created in two places called registers, the higher is created in the nasal cavity and the lower starting in more>> |
| Do You Recommend Having Singing Lessons? Singing lessons are not cheap. I would only recommend them if you really want to do something with your talent. If you have no talent at all, then I would save your money. You cannot make someone that sounds like Kenny Everett on speed, sound like Pavarotti! more>> |
| How do I get a gravelly sound in my voice for soul type songs?
Turn into Chris Rea or Barry White - no contest. It is something that you are born with. Failing that try singing whilst gargling sand (joke).
Seriously, you can contract your throat to produce a more gravelly sound, but it is not recommended, as you more>> |
| Which drinks are good or bad for my voice at a gig? Drinking neat honey is the best for vocals. Stick to soft drinks (cola, lemonade, soda & orange, J20 etc), anything with alcohol is not a good plan if you are singing. more>> |
| Karaoke Competition tips and advice Do a song that is known but not overdone in competitions
Never do a song that you don't know well, if you don't have to follow the words all the time and if you are confident it will aid your performance
Don't stand still staring at the screen, move about, more>> |
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