Singing Guide: A Broadway Musical

Singing Guide: A Broadway Musical

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

Are you a beginner or advanced singer?

If you want to learn how to sing like a Broadway musical artist, you will have to learn from some of the best. Renowned musical theater actors like Idina Menzel, Bernadette Peters, and Lin-Manuel Miranda all have their unique style of singing and performing.

One of the most important aspects of singing in a Broadway style is the ability to convey emotion and tell a story through song. To achieve this, it is recommended to take some acting classes or at least hone your acting skills. Marty Brourman, an award-winning songwriter and producer, recommends finding a monologue that resonates with you and practicing delivering it as if it was a song. This can help you get more comfortable with performance and conveying emotions while singing.

To sound like a Broadway musical artist, it is crucial to work on your breath control, as many Broadway songs require long, sustained notes. Singing with a proper breathing technique also protects your voice, preventing any damage. Check out Singing Carrots' article on breath support for tips on how to improve this vital skill.

Additionally, to sing in a Broadway style, you need to develop a strong mix register encompassing both head voice and chest voice. A perfect example of great mix singing is Idina Menzel's performance in 'Defying Gravity' from Wicked. Developing your mix register is an ongoing process that requires a lot of practice. You might need to take up a few singing lessons with a musical theater teacher or coach to perfect this skill.

Finally, some popular songs that could help you get started with singing in a Broadway style include 'On My Own' from Les Misérables, 'Don't Rain On My Parade' from Funny Girl, and 'Waving Through A Window' from Dear Evan Hansen.

Singing Carrots has extensive resources for learning singing skills, song search to find songs matching your vocal range, and artist vocal ranges to discover famous singer's ranges. Singing Carrots is an excellent place to start if you're looking to learn about singing techniques and increase your vocal range. Additionally, check out the singing course to get further insights on the fundamentals of singing.

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