Karaoke, the hobby involving singing along to instrumental recordings of popular songs, first flourished in Japan but is now a worldwide pastime. While karaoke is usually played in bars and nightclubs, many people now sing or practice it at home with the aid of karaoke machines. Different models have slightly different functions, but they all utilize the same concept.
Instructions
1. Choose an appropriate model. There are tabletop karaoke machines and towering models with dual controls and large graphic screens. If you prefer to use your computer, there are karaoke CDs and downloadable software that turn your hard drive into a karaoke machine.
2. Adjust the controls. Karaoke machines consist of a TV screen that shows the lyrics of each song as it is played, a CD player and a microphone. There are controls for the microphone and karaoke CD volume and for the brightness and contrast of the karaoke screen.
3. Load the CD. Choose an instrumental version of your favorite song or a track with guide vocals. Most karaoke CDs offer both choices.
4. Work the microphone. Choose a loud microphone level if you are a beginner. As you voice gets stronger, tone the volume down a bit.
5. Project your voice and persona. The karaoke machine frees you to practice your moves, mastery of the microphone and vocal phrasing. Since you don't have to play an instrument to accompany yourself or deal with a pianist, you can fully concentrate on your vocal technique.
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