Tips on Singing: Karaoke How To's

In recent times singing has become all the more prevalent in almost every social gatherings due to the omnipresent Karaoke Machine. In most birthday parties, for example, the Karaoke is given more importance in being secured than the archaic birthday cake. The Karaoke machine became a staple from christenings to corporate retreats. That being said the ability to carry a tune becomes a common ability one must possess and while some may easily belt out like a spinto soprano, for many, to sing out of the comforts of their showers is a singularly daunting ordeal.

   Here are ten tips to spare you from total humiliation. Remember that there is a fine line between singing and screeching, don't cross it; 

1. Prepare! Sing songs you already know or you've already sang. 

2. Pick a song suited for your vocal range (Disparaging Aretha Franklin by harping like a banshee is not what's considered vocal acrobatics). 

3. Do your own rendition; you do not have to do it the way the original performer made every hook and riff. 

4. Drink up! Alcohol will loosen you up and get rid of your inhibitions (Not remembering what you did the day after is an added bonus). 

5. Casually set expectations. Letting them know you've no idea what your doing would make for a less critical audience. 

6. Stage Presence is key (If you look good while doing it, they may not notice your tone deaf).

i. Pout while waiting for your cue, press lips together lightly and exhale.
ii. Smize.    
iii. Sway to the rhythm and keep it upbeat.      
iv. Take cue from Ms. Pempengco and juggle that mic.

7. If the note is too high, urge your audience to sing along (Their unison droning will drown out your squealing).  

8. Do a duet with someone who's able to sing well. Make sure you let them sing the difficult parts

9. Sing after someone who's a lousier singer. The one who goes first will set the precedence.

10. Pick a song in a foreign language, ideally from the romantic languages like french (They'd have no idea whether you're already out of tune or if your even saying the words right).

Below are different occasions with the appropriate songs you can perform;

The Suicidal or Me Against the World Pity Party 

It's Sad to Belong by England Dan & John Ford Coley
Jolene by Dolly Parton
I Write the Songs by Barry Manilow
Is It OK if I Call You Mine by Paul McCrane 
Seduce The Guy in The Audience Songs
Tainted Love by Marilyn Manson
Stupid Cupid by Connie Francis
Friends/ Girls Night Out 
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun by Busby Marou
Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polka Dot Bikini by Brian Hyland
Vomit Worthy Moments with Lovers 
Happy Together by The Turtles
Laughter in the Rain by Neil Sedaka
I Just Called to Say I love you by Stevie Wonder
Just the Way You Are by Billy Joel
Christmas Party  
Santa Baby by Eartha Kitt
All Occasion Songs with Singer-friendly Octaves 
Buttercup by The Foundations
In The Navy by The Village People
Dancing Queen by ABBA
One Note Samba by Tom Jobim