Mastering ‘Come On Eileen’ by Dexy’s Midnight Runners Upon hearing ‘Come On Eileen’, the first thing you might notice is the exhilarating use of twang. This technique helps project the voice and create a specific vocal quality, one that’s expressive… Read More »How to Learn Singing “Come On Eileen” from Dexy’s Midnight Runners
“White Christmas” performed by Celtic Woman presents an opportunity to discuss a unique singing technique often incorporated in Celtic genres: the “soft onset.” This subtle but significant skill involves starting a note with a gentle, breathy attack. Soft onset is… Read More »How to Learn Singing “White Christmas” from Celtic Woman
Learning to Sing “Green the Whole Year ‘Round” by Celtic Woman Green the Whole Year ‘Round is one of Celtic Woman’s most outstanding songs due to its vivid use of dynamics and pitch, which create an emotional experience for the… Read More »How to Learn Singing “Green the Whole Year ‘Round” from Celtic Woman
Learning to Sing Britt Nicole’s “All This Time” “All This Time” by Britt Nicole showcases a vocal technique called “twang”, an essential part of the contemporary singer’s toolbox. Twang adds power to the voice, bringing clarity and focus to the… Read More »How to Learn Singing “All This Time” from Britt Nicole
Learning to Sing ‘What Baking Can Do’ from ‘Waitress: The Musical’ ‘What Baking Can Do’ is a delightful piece that demands strong articulation, a mix of register transitions, and a dollop of twang. While tackling these components, reference articles on… Read More »How to Learn Singing “What Baking Can Do” from Waitress: The Musical
Mastering ABBA’s “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!” Today, we’re diving into the iconic song “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!” by the legendary band, ABBA. This tune highlights a special aspect of vocal technique, the use of the mixed vocal register, a blend of chest… Read More »How to Learn Singing “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!” from ABBA
Learning to Sing ‘America’ from West Side Story “America” is a vibrant and multilayered song from the musical ‘West Side Story.’ Key to mastering this song is understanding the unique vocal technique it utilizes: the mixed voice. ‘Mixed voice’ is… Read More »How to Learn Singing “America” from West Side Story
Learning to Sing ‘Amazed’ by Phillips, Craig & Dean The contemporary Christian song ‘Amazed’ by the trio Phillips, Craig & Dean is a beautiful demonstration of harmonization and the use of resonant voice technique. This technique is all about maximizing… Read More »How to Learn Singing “Amazed” from Phillips Craig & Dean
Learning to Sing “April Love” by Pat Boone “April Love” by Pat Boone is a classic pop song that showcases a unique vocal technique known as the “Crooning” technique. Crooning is characterized by a smooth, soft, and intimate vocal delivery,… Read More »How to Learn Singing “April Love” from Pat Boone
Learning to Sing “Why” by Nichole Nordeman “Why” by Nichole Nordeman is a poignant ballad with a potent message. It employs a unique vocal technique called Twang, which is a sharp, clear, slightly nasal sound that helps to preserve vocal… Read More »How to Learn Singing “Why” from Nichole Nordeman