Articles from the Hitokara blog about Singing tips.
What to focus on to score higher on karaoke machines. Scoring criteria differ by machine, so this covers general ideas: practice order, pitch, rhythm, dynamics, vibrato and mic distance.
General tips for when your voice is hoarse or your throat feels tired after singing: rest, drink water, don't force your voice, avoid dryness. See a doctor if it lasts.
How to decide where to breathe in a song: finding phrase breaks, taking short quiet breaths, marking lyrics to practice, and what causes running out of air.
An easy song fits your vocal range, has a comfortable tempo, leaves room to breathe and is one you know well. How to judge range, tempo, word density and chorus height.
Signs a key is too high or too low, how to find your comfortable range, what a semitone is, and what to try when the original key is out of reach.
A first-timer's guide to singing karaoke alone in a karaoke box: how the visit goes from check-in to checkout, choosing party size and time, drinks, picking songs, and staying relaxed.
A pronunciation guide for singing Japanese songs: vowels, long vowels, the small tsu, は/へ readings, checking kanji, unusual lyric readings, and a practice order.
How to sing Korean and English songs when you can't read the lyrics: write the sounds in your own script, know the common pronunciation traps, listen first, and learn the chorus before the verses.
A simple pre-singing routine: light stretching, humming, lip trills and water. Plus what to avoid and when to rest if something feels off.
