Karaoke is a huge part of Filipino culture. Whether you’re singing for fun, impressing your friends, or just belting it out during a family reunion, it feels great to hit the right notes. But what if you want to level up your karaoke game?
Good news! You don’t need to be a professional singer to sound better on the mic. Here are simple and practical tips to improve your karaoke singing voice — perfect for beginners and aspiring singers alike.
🎶 1. Warm Up Your Voice Before Singing
Just like stretching before exercise, your vocal cords need warming up.
✅ Try humming gently for 5 minutes
✅ Do lip trills (like blowing air with your lips buzzing)
✅ Sing simple scales like “Do-Re-Mi” to loosen your voice
Why it helps: It prevents voice strain and improves tone.
🥤 2. Stay Hydrated
Water is your best friend. Drink lukewarm water before and during your karaoke session.
🚫 Avoid cold drinks, soda, or dairy before singing — they can tighten or coat your vocal cords.
🗣️ 3. Know Your Vocal Range
Not everyone can sing Akin Ka Na Lang or Go The Distance — and that’s okay!
🎤 Sing songs that match your range.
🔍 Try apps like Vocal Range Vocaberry or check online karaoke tools to find your range (Bass, Tenor, Alto, Soprano, etc.).
🎵 4. Choose the Right Songs
Start with easy karaoke songs and work your way up:
✅ Beginner-friendly OPM songs:
– With a Smile (Eraserheads)
– Huwag Mo Nang Itanong (Eraserheads)
– Torete (Moonstar88)
– Forevermore (Side A)
Avoid songs that are too high or too low for your voice until you’re more confident.
🎧 5. Listen and Learn From Your Favorite Artists
Study how they deliver emotion, how they breathe, and how they pronounce lyrics.
💡 Pro tip: Record yourself singing then listen back — you’ll notice areas you can improve.
🎙️ 6. Work on Your Breathing
Controlled breathing helps you hold notes longer and sing powerfully without shouting.
🫁 Try this breathing exercise:
Breathe in deeply for 4 seconds
Hold for 4 seconds
Exhale slowly for 6–8 seconds
Repeat 5 times before singing
👂 7. Use a Good Microphone or App
Even with great vocals, a bad mic can ruin your sound. If you’re on a budget:
🎤 Try USB mics under ₱1,000
📱 Use karaoke apps like WeSing, StarMaker, or Smule with vocal effects and pitch correction
🎯 8. Practice Consistently
You don’t need to sing hours a day. Just 15–30 minutes daily is enough to improve gradually.
💬 Bonus Tip: Record a “before and after” singing clip every month to track your progress.
💬 Final Thoughts:
You don’t need to be perfect. Karaoke is all about having fun and expressing yourself. But with practice and the tips above, you’ll definitely start turning heads during your next videoke session.