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Can Karaoke Machines Help You Learn to Sing Better?
Using karaoke machines can be an excellent way for you to learn how to sing. Karaoke is not only fun for a party environment, it can be an excellent source of vocal training for anybody aspiring to become a singer. This article is dedicated to the people that may wish to take their karaoke pursuits to the next level.
If you like singing karaoke with your friends simply because it’s fun, then all the power to you. I agree that singing is lots of fun and if this is an “outlet” for you to let loose and have fun with your friends, it gives you your fifteen minutes of fame and the social release you’re looking for. For those that wish to pursue singing at a more serious level i.e. tour with a band, record an album etc, then karaoke machines can be an alternative means of training yourself vocally while you may still be trying to put members together for a live show.
Anyone that has tried to put together a live band can tell you how difficult it really is. Members can be temperamental and often have big egos. When told that they may be making mistakes these people often become angry and eventually may even quit if they’re told enough times. On the other hand there are the people that claim to be very serious and professional but when it comes time to start putting your show together they either have not learned their parts or forget the parts they have worked on previously because they have not done their homework and practiced at home. Very frustrating indeed. Using karaoke machines you can learn to train your voice to sing without having to make concessions or worrying about other peoples’ feelings and no arguments. You do need to have a good idea however as to what is going to work well vocally and what is not. In a way, I think they’re better than a live band from a standpoint of learning. Just like having a live band to back you up, you need to listen for timing cues and pay attention to your phrasing and pitch.
For most people when they’re learning to sing, the “middle” of the note or phrase is not the problem but rather the beginning and ending of the note or phrase. Often the beginning notes are approached tentatively and as a result are either too quiet or too flat. This goes on until the singer figures out how to control the muscles in their throat and face to achieve the note that they’re searching for. It only usually would take a second to find that note but the second leading up to it is still incorrect. Note or phrase endings are often done with a descending pitch that may not end on the note it should. Just like having a live band with you, your ears need to be used to help avoid these mistakes. Enter the use of karaoke machines. Take the song you want to learn how to sing and really dissect it one note or phrase at a time. Make sure that your entry note is in tune and your exit note is in tune. Record it and play it back if you’re not sure. Even better, use one of those little condenser microphone recorders. They don’t sound the best when played back but nothing will tell you you’re out of tune better than one of those.
All too often over the years I’ve heard “yeah but look what it’s recorded with” as an excuse for vocals sounding bad. Well I finally figured out that it sounded bad because it was bad. When you can make a “ghetto blaster” recording sound good vocally then you’re on the right track. The real beauty of using karaoke machines as a vocal training medium is that your supporting band is never going to be wrong. If you’re not happy with the parts it’s your own fault, the ability to blame anybody else is totally removed. Dissecting the song as explained above will help you turn the parts into “habits” that you are doing correctly. Eventually you will find that you need to do less and less dissecting of the song. All of a sudden you will be able to copy the notes you are trying to hit and before you know it, you will be singing the way you had always wanted to. Now all you have to do is get ready to do the same song for your friends on karaoke night. You’ve practiced with the best band going so there’s no reason for you not to be great. Just get over that fear of trying really hard to sing in front of people and you will have won your battle on learning how to sing. All this from using karaoke machines.
About the Author
Ian Kurz is a singer/guitarist that has been performing for many years in front of thousands of people and has played as an opening act for recording artists on different occasions. He uses the principles of singing described at www.discoveryoucansing.com. Be sure to check his karaoke page when you visit.
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