Things You'll Need:
- Karaoke cd
- Outfit that goes with your song selection
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Step 1
Choose a song that fits your voice. If you choose a song that is out of your range, you won't sound good singing it. If your song requires you to sing softly but your voice is raspy, pick something else.
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Step 2
Choose a song that is familiar to the crowd. If the crowd knows the song, it will be easier to get them motivated to cheer you on. Crowd participation is often part of the judging in a karaoke competition. If you don't know your audience, choose a standard song that almost anyone would know.
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Step 3
Know the song inside and out. Get to the point where you can perform the song without looking at the screen. Practice without using the words.
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Step 4
Work the crowd, walking through it as you perform. Make eye contact with the judges and individual audience members. If you can get the audience to clap along with your song, you'll get bonus points with the judges.
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Step 5
Dress to impress and to fit the song. Don't enter the contest in your jeans and t-shirt. Show the judges you mean business. Coordinate your outfit with your song. If your song is country, wear cowboy boots and a cowboy hat.
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Step 6
Know how to sing and sing well. Take a few voice lessons to sing from your diaphragm for extra power. Prepare your voice in advance for the contest. Don't drink alcohol or caffeine before the karaoke competition starts. Choose tea or something else warm to loosen up your voice.
