Most people love a good sing-song. It used to be the old knees up round the piano, either at home or at the local pub, but nowadays the popular Japanese pastime of Karaoke is more likely to get people singing. If you enjoy Karaoke singing, you may often ask yourself "is my singing OK?", but I'll bet you have never asked yourself this question - "Is Karaoke bad for you?" Some recent studies suggest that it might be, especially if you're not looking after your voice properly.
A study, by Hong Kong University, found that people who do Karaoke singing are more likely to develop vocal problems. This is probably due to the fact that most of them have no formal singing training. Often Karaoke singers enjoy their pastime so enthusiastically, they will sing for long periods without taking a rest or drinking water. The study also found that those who did rest and drink water were more able to hit high notes than those who didn't.
So, what does this mean for you? Well, if you love Karaoke singing and want to continue doing it for a long time, you need to start thinking about how to protect your voice. Here are a few singing tips to get you started.
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