How to Do Karaoke

An evening out with friends going to a Karaoke Club is fun and interesting. If you have never done this type of singing, it would be advisable to watch a few times, to get the idea, or to get a home system and practice. Either way, make sure you do not hesitate to get up on stage, and try it. Get together with a few friends, and sing as a group. Either way, enjoy it.

1. Pick a song. Sometimes there are binders that have a list of the songs that are available. If you are doing karaoke at home, you can often look at the CD case for a listing. You can also ask the host or hostess if they have a particular song in mind that they would like you to sing.
2. Fill out a slip, if required, and give it to the host.
3. Wait your turn. Different hosts have different ways of rotating the singers, so don’t get worried if your song doesn’t come up when you expect it to.
4. Follow the words on the screen. Ideally, you should have the song memorized, and the lyrics are on the screen to keep you on track if you have a forgetful moment. It helps if you at least know the melody. Try to make eye contact with the audience and smile.
5. Sit down when you’re done. Some people like to linger on stage, hoping they can squeeze in another. Don’t be that person. Let the next singer have their turn. In some karaoke clubs, you might be awarded points based on performance.