How to stop being afraid to sing karaoke

For the first time make friends karaoke room

It is best to sing karaoke with friends and choose the places where there are small private rooms. You will not have to worry so much if your singing hear only friends, but even in small venues to sing well together. At best, you very well fulfill your favorite songs and friends congratulate you. Well, in the worst friends just start singing along and cheering you, when they see that you feel uncomfortable.

If where you live, there are no small karaoke rooms, do not despair. Look for small bars, where karaoke is open on weekdays. Then chances are good that, in addition to your company, in the evening no one will be. Be sure to go for the first time together with your friends, so it will be easier to relax.

Do not go out first, but does not draw until the last

Unless you're a frequenter of karaoke, do not go out on stage first, let begin by someone else. You calm down, he saw that no one abuses the speaker and banishes from the scene. In addition, you will have time to have a drink and relax. But overdo it with alcohol is not worth before exiting. You can, and will be more fun, but have pity on all others.

Sing the first, of course, terrible, but even worse to sing the last. Do not pull the time, otherwise you're just even more razvolnuetes, trying to choose the perfect song. And the evening will be held, as you apart from your stress will not notice anything.

Choose a song that you know by heart

Many people make the mistake and choose the wrong song, which is well-known, and the one that they like. If you are afraid to mix up words, be sure to select a song that you know at least 90% of the text. Especially if it's rap or other dynamic composition. Yes, the text is on the screen in front of you, but you can still lose if you get nervous.

Choosing what to sing, always ask yourself: "I know this song? Or I only know the chorus? "If in doubt, look at the text on the Internet. Then consider whether you will sing it. Does not necessarily have the skills of an opera singer, the main thing - to overcome the fear of the microphone.

If you have a few favorite songs that you can accurately sing smoothly, create a playlist and rehearse in the shower or in the car. Gradually, your playlist will grow, and the next trip to the karaoke you do not have to suffer when choosing a suitable song.

First sing along with your friends, but for a solo number, select something cheerful

Ask friends to sing together, for sure you have a common favorite songs. So you relax more quickly. Just do not choose too long and complex songs, not everyone will want to sing them.

Once you have overcome their initial fear, sing some popular songs that everyone knows. Many will begin to sing, and someone, maybe even dance. If you are not a fan of pop music, try to find something fairly rapid and vigorous. Think twice before you tighten the slow sad song. Such songs especially accentuate your voice and also can spoil the mood of someone in the audience.

More Avoid songs that a lot of repetition or long tool inserts.

Do not forget to encourage others

Even if someone is frankly distorts the song, do not get angry, clap to the music, smile, and at the end Applaud. Chances are, your friends are too nervous, so do not hold the jokes, even if they seem harmless to you.

In general, laugh, applaud and maintain a positive atmosphere. When it's your turn to go on stage, my friends, too, will encourage you. Importantly, do not forget to have fun and have fun.