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Tired of Staying Silent!
or
Karaoke: The Basics of Basics.
"On Demand"
or
Introduction: Who should keep reading.
I am writing this material for Energizer. And not only. I am writing it for those who, with a sense of own dignity, maintain a solid silence in karaoke. For those who pick up the microphone toward the end of the evening and see that a quarter of the people are trying to hide their suffering, and another quarter—their laughter. For those who would like to sing, but whose song is forced to remain trapped in the cage of a closed mouth.
"Improvisation must be carefully prepared"
or
Preparing for Karaoke.
So, you have been notified that a trip to karaoke is expected in a week. As of today, you have no experience. Well, not "none"—of course there is some, but... Usually, until the amount of grams/degrees exceeds 100, you sit in silence. Well, at most, you sing along quietly, of course without a microphone. When the grams/degrees exceed 150, you might occasionally sing... Generally speaking, there is usually no warm approval...
The main and primary thing in karaoke is the repertoire. This is exactly what we must prepare BEFORE the trip (and not during the singing).
Basic requirements for compositions:
1. You must know the lyrics by heart. Well, almost by heart.
2. Russian language only. When you become an experienced karaoke fighter, you will expand your repertoire; for now, only this way.
3. Excellent knowledge of not only the lyrics but also the melody.
4. The composition should be known to at least 60% of those gathered (excluding the performer). That is, if the company consists of 6 people—with one microphone, three sitting people should nod joyfully (better more). With two microphones in a company of 7 people, besides the two singing, at least three must support the magnificent duet.
5. The repertoire must correspond to the vocal capabilities of the singer. In particular, the range.
6. The composition must not irritate anyone present. Negativity spreads quickly in a tight-knit group. Examples of irritating compositions: songs in an unfamiliar language; "blatnyak" (criminal slang songs); aggressive branches of hard rock; songs whose lyrics contain elements that offend religious and/or national, as well as any other basic values. Well, in general, not every composition by "Leningrad" or "Aria" is suitable for the first trip to karaoke.
7. If you are going to a karaoke club, be prepared for two microphones. For this, you need to choose several duets.
"What and How"
or
"The Book of Tasty and Healthy Songs".
You should prepare your karaoke repertoire in advance. But, of course, you didn't do that. Therefore, we prepare the repertoire over a week.
First, let's determine its volume. Well, actually, it should be as large as possible, but since you are just starting your journey, it should be no less than... No less than what?
Take the time for which the karaoke club is booked. Let's say four hours. Add another hour. We get five. Multiply by 60. Divide by 4. Divide by the number of people in the company. Multiply by 1.5 (since there are two microphones). So, you need 16 songs.
Among them: at least 3 duets with female vocals, 3 with male, and 10 solos.
Now we start selecting compositions. The easiest are duets. The song of the Hare and the Wolf from "Nu, Pogodi!"—"Tell me, Snow Maiden, where have you been"—is an excellent option for a beginner. There is very little male text there. It can even be declaimed rather than sung. Everyone knows the composition.
A more difficult but equally winning option is the duet of the King and Princess from "The Bremen Town Musicians." Here are nuances related to range. Originally, the composition was written for a tenor, so it might be a bit too high for some. In this regard, we will digress slightly and talk about the control panel.
On the karaoke control panel, there are regulators for slowing down/speeding up and raising/lowering the key. Before starting the process, it is essential to find out where these buttons are. While singing, in the first third of the composition, keep the panel close at hand so that you can promptly adjust the key or tempo.
The pop direction also offers successful duets: "Words You Don't Say" (Mazaev-Vetlitskaya), "Duet" (Shevchenko-Alsu), "Two Stars" (Pugacheva-Nikolaev) and many others.
Duets with male voices do not need to be practiced separately. In principle, half of the folk songs can be sung as a duet, but this requires a certain "knack/training." Boris Moiseev gave us immortal examples of male duets, although they have an ambiguous coloring.
The main part of the repertoire consists of compositions that you are ready to sing absolutely independently. First, it's important to understand that these songs must be popular enough to be in a karaoke collection. That is, hoping to perform fifteen songs by "Sektor..." is not an option.
Traditionally, compositions from "The Bremen Town Musicians" are always a hit. Besides the mandatory-to-perform "Song of Friends" ("Nothing in the world is better..."), there are many hits there. You can take 2-3 as notes.
Cheerful songs are always relevant. Like "We aren't stokers, nor carpenters," "Greetings from a Big Hangover," "If only there were a sea of beer," etc.
Songs by "Lyube" can add some brutality. Don't limit yourself to "The Horse"; the repertoire has other hits that are not as difficult to perform.
"Chizh & Co", "DDT" (just don't sing about Ivan Pomidorov), soundtracks from cartoons and movies, folk, military, variety, pop songs... The main thing when selecting a repertoire is to remember the basic principles of its formation that we covered above.
And one more thing: a song performed in karaoke does not necessarily have to be your favorite. It should sound normal and, at the very least, be safe for those around you.
So, the initial selection of the repertoire is done. Now we move to the main part. You must listen to all these compositions. This is mandatory. Not "desirable," not "strongly recommended," but absolutely necessary. Moreover, listen to each composition twice. The first time, focus on the melody and text; the second time, try to sing along. Ideally, you can sing aloud. However, "different situations arise," so sometimes you have to sing in your head. After this, you must clearly tell yourself: I can pull this off or not. If there are doubts—it's better to look for something else.
The result should be a clear list of compositions that you will perform. And this will be another plus, which we will dwell on a bit later.
"No, no, just not this"
or
Typical mistakes for beginners.
Today we will try to formulate and remember a set of taboos for beginners.
1. "Oh, I remembered a great song! Haven't heard it in years!". In 95% of cases, this is followed by 4 minutes of suffering for those around. It turns out the performer remembers only part of the first verse and the chorus, which they sing "with all their feeling" to compensate for stumbles in the verse. Remember: perform only songs you know perfectly, whose lyrics you know by heart (almost by heart).
2. "This one is from Red Hot Chili Peppers, a great piece. I'll sing it for all of you now." No. Have pity on people. Do not sing compositions in foreign languages.
3. "I'll look for something else to sing now." This should not happen. Remember clearly for the rest of your life: the karaoke songbook is NOT a book for reading!!! You need to come with your own repertoire, not read it searching for "what else could I sing." Moreover, a karaoke book that stays with one person longer than the duration of one song is a source of irritation for others.
4. "ONLY!!! A SHOT OF VODKA ON THE TABLE!!!". Be more humane to people. Do not scream into the microphone. It won't make it any better.
5. "I am freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee". Melismatic compositions usually showcase vocal control and a beautiful timbre well. If you don't have a special voice or your control isn't flawless (and this material is written exclusively for those who aren't particularly good at controlling their voice)—it might be worth choosing something else.
6. "I'll sing later." No, you should sing from the very beginning. Start with "Nothing in the world is better"—and everyone will sing along!
7. "Now I'll sing a couple more songs by Shevchuk." No. The principle of rotation—performers (meaning you and your colleagues) and compositions (after Shevchuk, you can sing a song from a movie or some duet) should alternate. "Don't pull the blanket of attention all to yourself."
"The Gentleman's Set"
or
Final Advice.
Knowledge of literature slightly above the school curriculum, the ability to maintain a conversation on several dozen topics, and erudition have always been "marks of quality." Today, this set also includes "basic karaoke knowledge."
Having a couple of dozen songs in your arsenal means you don't have to shudder at the words "I invite you to my anniversary. I decided to celebrate it in karaoke."
Remember, the phrase "I don't sing in karaoke" doesn't sound proud at all, but rather very timid.
For any person, including those lacking vocal data or even a sense of pitch, there is a repertoire of their own. And may "The Glow of Happy Eyes" be with you!
Qwerty, 30.09.2013
or
Karaoke: The Basics of Basics.
"On Demand"
or
Introduction: Who should keep reading.
I am writing this material for Energizer. And not only. I am writing it for those who, with a sense of own dignity, maintain a solid silence in karaoke. For those who pick up the microphone toward the end of the evening and see that a quarter of the people are trying to hide their suffering, and another quarter—their laughter. For those who would like to sing, but whose song is forced to remain trapped in the cage of a closed mouth.
"Improvisation must be carefully prepared"
or
Preparing for Karaoke.
So, you have been notified that a trip to karaoke is expected in a week. As of today, you have no experience. Well, not "none"—of course there is some, but... Usually, until the amount of grams/degrees exceeds 100, you sit in silence. Well, at most, you sing along quietly, of course without a microphone. When the grams/degrees exceed 150, you might occasionally sing... Generally speaking, there is usually no warm approval...
The main and primary thing in karaoke is the repertoire. This is exactly what we must prepare BEFORE the trip (and not during the singing).
Basic requirements for compositions:
1. You must know the lyrics by heart. Well, almost by heart.
2. Russian language only. When you become an experienced karaoke fighter, you will expand your repertoire; for now, only this way.
3. Excellent knowledge of not only the lyrics but also the melody.
4. The composition should be known to at least 60% of those gathered (excluding the performer). That is, if the company consists of 6 people—with one microphone, three sitting people should nod joyfully (better more). With two microphones in a company of 7 people, besides the two singing, at least three must support the magnificent duet.
5. The repertoire must correspond to the vocal capabilities of the singer. In particular, the range.
6. The composition must not irritate anyone present. Negativity spreads quickly in a tight-knit group. Examples of irritating compositions: songs in an unfamiliar language; "blatnyak" (criminal slang songs); aggressive branches of hard rock; songs whose lyrics contain elements that offend religious and/or national, as well as any other basic values. Well, in general, not every composition by "Leningrad" or "Aria" is suitable for the first trip to karaoke.
7. If you are going to a karaoke club, be prepared for two microphones. For this, you need to choose several duets.
"What and How"
or
"The Book of Tasty and Healthy Songs".
You should prepare your karaoke repertoire in advance. But, of course, you didn't do that. Therefore, we prepare the repertoire over a week.
First, let's determine its volume. Well, actually, it should be as large as possible, but since you are just starting your journey, it should be no less than... No less than what?
Take the time for which the karaoke club is booked. Let's say four hours. Add another hour. We get five. Multiply by 60. Divide by 4. Divide by the number of people in the company. Multiply by 1.5 (since there are two microphones). So, you need 16 songs.
Among them: at least 3 duets with female vocals, 3 with male, and 10 solos.
Now we start selecting compositions. The easiest are duets. The song of the Hare and the Wolf from "Nu, Pogodi!"—"Tell me, Snow Maiden, where have you been"—is an excellent option for a beginner. There is very little male text there. It can even be declaimed rather than sung. Everyone knows the composition.
A more difficult but equally winning option is the duet of the King and Princess from "The Bremen Town Musicians." Here are nuances related to range. Originally, the composition was written for a tenor, so it might be a bit too high for some. In this regard, we will digress slightly and talk about the control panel.
On the karaoke control panel, there are regulators for slowing down/speeding up and raising/lowering the key. Before starting the process, it is essential to find out where these buttons are. While singing, in the first third of the composition, keep the panel close at hand so that you can promptly adjust the key or tempo.
The pop direction also offers successful duets: "Words You Don't Say" (Mazaev-Vetlitskaya), "Duet" (Shevchenko-Alsu), "Two Stars" (Pugacheva-Nikolaev) and many others.
Duets with male voices do not need to be practiced separately. In principle, half of the folk songs can be sung as a duet, but this requires a certain "knack/training." Boris Moiseev gave us immortal examples of male duets, although they have an ambiguous coloring.
The main part of the repertoire consists of compositions that you are ready to sing absolutely independently. First, it's important to understand that these songs must be popular enough to be in a karaoke collection. That is, hoping to perform fifteen songs by "Sektor..." is not an option.
Traditionally, compositions from "The Bremen Town Musicians" are always a hit. Besides the mandatory-to-perform "Song of Friends" ("Nothing in the world is better..."), there are many hits there. You can take 2-3 as notes.
Cheerful songs are always relevant. Like "We aren't stokers, nor carpenters," "Greetings from a Big Hangover," "If only there were a sea of beer," etc.
Songs by "Lyube" can add some brutality. Don't limit yourself to "The Horse"; the repertoire has other hits that are not as difficult to perform.
"Chizh & Co", "DDT" (just don't sing about Ivan Pomidorov), soundtracks from cartoons and movies, folk, military, variety, pop songs... The main thing when selecting a repertoire is to remember the basic principles of its formation that we covered above.
And one more thing: a song performed in karaoke does not necessarily have to be your favorite. It should sound normal and, at the very least, be safe for those around you.
So, the initial selection of the repertoire is done. Now we move to the main part. You must listen to all these compositions. This is mandatory. Not "desirable," not "strongly recommended," but absolutely necessary. Moreover, listen to each composition twice. The first time, focus on the melody and text; the second time, try to sing along. Ideally, you can sing aloud. However, "different situations arise," so sometimes you have to sing in your head. After this, you must clearly tell yourself: I can pull this off or not. If there are doubts—it's better to look for something else.
The result should be a clear list of compositions that you will perform. And this will be another plus, which we will dwell on a bit later.
"No, no, just not this"
or
Typical mistakes for beginners.
Today we will try to formulate and remember a set of taboos for beginners.
1. "Oh, I remembered a great song! Haven't heard it in years!". In 95% of cases, this is followed by 4 minutes of suffering for those around. It turns out the performer remembers only part of the first verse and the chorus, which they sing "with all their feeling" to compensate for stumbles in the verse. Remember: perform only songs you know perfectly, whose lyrics you know by heart (almost by heart).
2. "This one is from Red Hot Chili Peppers, a great piece. I'll sing it for all of you now." No. Have pity on people. Do not sing compositions in foreign languages.
3. "I'll look for something else to sing now." This should not happen. Remember clearly for the rest of your life: the karaoke songbook is NOT a book for reading!!! You need to come with your own repertoire, not read it searching for "what else could I sing." Moreover, a karaoke book that stays with one person longer than the duration of one song is a source of irritation for others.
4. "ONLY!!! A SHOT OF VODKA ON THE TABLE!!!". Be more humane to people. Do not scream into the microphone. It won't make it any better.
5. "I am freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee". Melismatic compositions usually showcase vocal control and a beautiful timbre well. If you don't have a special voice or your control isn't flawless (and this material is written exclusively for those who aren't particularly good at controlling their voice)—it might be worth choosing something else.
6. "I'll sing later." No, you should sing from the very beginning. Start with "Nothing in the world is better"—and everyone will sing along!
7. "Now I'll sing a couple more songs by Shevchuk." No. The principle of rotation—performers (meaning you and your colleagues) and compositions (after Shevchuk, you can sing a song from a movie or some duet) should alternate. "Don't pull the blanket of attention all to yourself."
"The Gentleman's Set"
or
Final Advice.
Knowledge of literature slightly above the school curriculum, the ability to maintain a conversation on several dozen topics, and erudition have always been "marks of quality." Today, this set also includes "basic karaoke knowledge."
Having a couple of dozen songs in your arsenal means you don't have to shudder at the words "I invite you to my anniversary. I decided to celebrate it in karaoke."
Remember, the phrase "I don't sing in karaoke" doesn't sound proud at all, but rather very timid.
For any person, including those lacking vocal data or even a sense of pitch, there is a repertoire of their own. And may "The Glow of Happy Eyes" be with you!
Qwerty, 30.09.2013
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