Dolly Parton's musical "9 to 5" features a mix of Country, Pop, and Rock & Roll music, with Parton's signature twang front and center. Here's how to learn singing like Dolly Parton, using the Singing Carrots tools and techniques.

1. Identify your vocal range and work on pitch accuracy

As a beginner singer, start by identifying your vocal range using Singing Carrots' vocal range test. This tool assesses whether your voice is a bass, baritone, tenor, alto, mezzo-soprano or soprano. Knowing your vocal range will help you pick the right key for your songs and exercises. It's also important to work on your pitch accuracy by practicing with Singing Carrots' pitch accuracy test.

2. Study Dolly Parton's unique vocal techniques

Dolly Parton is known for her playful, high-pitched, and twangy voice. Her voice can be found in the soprano range, with a unique mix of head and chest voice. She uses a lot of breathy vocal fry, which gives her voice a huskier quality. To learn more about voice registers, read Singing Carrots' article on voice registers and vocal breaks. To learn about breath support, check out Singing Carrots' article on breath support and respiration.

3. Practice singing in a mix of head and chest voice

As mentioned above, Dolly Parton's voice uses a mix of head and chest voice. This technique takes some practice but can be mastered with the help of Singing Carrots' pitch training, which includes exercises to develop range and agility. Singing Carrots' singing course also covers vocal techniques, such as head and chest voice, along with practical tips for breathing control and warm-up routines.

4. Master Dolly Parton's songs

Dolly Parton's songs showcase her vocal range along with her unique techniques. Some great songs to practice are "Jolene," "I Will Always Love You," "Here You Come Again," and of course "9 to 5." These songs will allow you to refine your vocal technique while singing some of Parton's classics. Use Singing Carrots' song search tool to find songs that match your vocal range and genre preference.

5. Incorporate Singing Carrots resources

In addition to the tools and exercises mentioned above, Singing Carrots offers several other resources for singers. You can use the vocal pitch monitor to track your pitch accuracy, the artist vocal ranges tool to compare your range to famous singers, and the progress statistics tool to monitor your singing improvement. Singing Carrots also has articles on a variety of singing topics, such as singing with emotion, singing with vibrato, and overcoming stage fright.

By using the Singing Carrots tools and techniques, you can learn to sing like Dolly Parton while also building a strong foundation for your vocal abilities. Practice regularly and soon enough, you'll be singing like a country superstar.