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Why karaoke makes difficult songs easier

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You do not magically possess the exact same vocal range as an international superstar. Karaoke machines purposefully provide backing tracks that have been quietly transposed down several keys. It completely neuters the intense high notes, making the average drunken bar patron feel like an absolute powerhouse while completely ignoring the original composition.

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