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Perform karaoke

Perform karaoke
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Sing a favorite song aloud using a simple microphone or pretend mic, practice breathing and performance skills, and share with family or friends.

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Step-by-step guide to perform karaoke

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Teach Yourself to Sing in 10 Easy Steps

What you need
A favorite song, a small clear space to perform, adult supervision required, microphone or pretend microphone

Step 1

Choose one favorite song you want to sing today.

Step 2

Find a microphone or make a pretend mic from a toy or a paper towel roll.

Step 3

Stand in a clear comfortable spot where you can move a little.

Step 4

Practice breathing by breathing in through your nose for four counts and out for six counts three times.

Step 5

Do a one-minute vocal warm-up by humming up and down a few notes.

Step 6

Sing the chorus two times slowly to practice staying on pitch.

Step 7

Pick two fun gestures or facial expressions you will use during your performance.

Step 8

Rehearse the chorus while using those gestures and expressions.

Step 9

Perform the full song for family or friends with energy and a big smile.

Step 10

Share your performance on DIY.org

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You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!

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Help!?

What can we use instead of a real microphone?

If you don't have a mic, use a toy or an empty paper towel roll as the instructions suggest, or grab a hairbrush or wooden spoon to make a pretend mic.

I'm having trouble staying on pitch when practicing the chorus slowly; what should we do?

If you can't stay on pitch during the two slow chorus repetitions, go back to the one-minute humming warm-up and match each chorus note to a hum before singing.

How can I adapt the activity for younger or older kids?

For younger children shorten the breathing to two in/three out and sing only one chorus line, while older kids can lengthen the one-minute vocal warm-up to five minutes and add harmony practice during rehearsal.

How can we make the performance more special or creative?

Create a simple stage area, pick costume pieces and the two gestures from step 6 to build a character, and record the full song to share on DIY.org.

Watch videos on how to perform karaoke

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How to Sing for Beginners: 7 Easy Tips to Start Now

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Facts about singing and performance skills for kids

🎙️ A microphone turns your voice into an electrical signal so it can be amplified or recorded.

🫁 Great singing uses diaphragm-based breath control to hold notes and stay steady.

🎤 Karaoke started in Japan in the 1970s — the word literally means "empty orchestra."

😅 Many famous performers still feel stage fright — it's a very common experience.

👨‍👩‍👧 Singing together releases feel-good chemicals (like endorphins and oxytocin) that help people bond.

How do you perform karaoke with a child?

Set up a simple karaoke session by choosing a short, familiar song and cueing an instrumental track or karaoke app. Warm up with breathing and vocal exercises, demonstrate one verse, then invite the child to sing into a real or pretend mic. Help with lyrics as needed, encourage stage presence (smiling, eye contact), keep performances brief, and give lots of praise. Recording the song can be a fun keepsake.

What materials do I need for a kids' karaoke session?

You’ll need a simple microphone or a pretend mic, a device to play backing tracks (phone, tablet, or computer), and a speaker or headphones. Have printed or on-screen lyrics, a comfortable space to perform, and a timer to keep sessions short. Optional extras: props, costumes, a recording device, and water. Keep volume at a safe level and chargers handy if using battery-powered equipment.

What ages is this activity suitable for?

Karaoke is suitable for toddlers through teens with age-appropriate adjustments. Ages 3–5 enjoy short, familiar songs and pretend mics with close supervision. Ages 6–9 can practice breathing, pitch, and short verses. Ages 10+ can learn performance skills, longer songs, and stage presence. Always adapt song content and session length to the child’s attention span and comfort level.

What are the benefits and safety tips for kids' karaoke?

Karaoke builds confidence, language and memory skills, breath control, and social interaction. It encourages expression and performance practice. Safety tips: control volume to protect hearing, supervise equipment, keep sessions short to avoid vocal strain, encourage hydration, and pick age-appropriate lyrics. Variations include duet nights, themed playlists, or recording performances to track progress and celebrate improvements.
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