Singing Guide: Alan Jackson
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Alan Jackson, a country music icon, has a unique singing style characterized by his rich, resonant tone and effortless delivery.
To learn to sing like Alan Jackson, you'll need to focus on a few key aspects of his singing technique and style:
- Vocal Range
Jackson's range is that of a baritone, which is a unique quality in country music. To determine your vocal range and compare it with Jackson's, take Singing Carrots' vocal range test here.
- Breathing
Breathing correctly is one of the most important factors in singing like Jackson. He relies on a mix of active and passive breathing, which provides him with the control and support needed to produce the warm and resonant sound he's known for. Singing Carrots has a variety of breathing exercises for singers, as well as articles on breathing basics here and breath support here.
- Diction and Articulation
As a country music singer, Jackson often sings with a Southern accent. However, it's important to find the right balance of diction and articulation to ensure that you're effectively conveying the lyrics of the song without sacrificing good singing technique. Singing Carrots has resources on articulation here.
- Performance
While Jackson is known for his understated stage presence, his performances are captivating and leave audiences feeling as though they've been treated to a true country music experience. Incorporating emotion, skills, intuition, and thinking into your performances can be accomplished through the tips found in the article here and with Singing Carrots' video, Relaxing Breath.
- Learning by Imitation
To truly learn how to sing in Jackson's style, it helps to study his vocal technique by listening to his songs and imitating his style of delivery. Singing Carrots' song search tool here helps singers find songs to fit their vocal range and genre preference. Jackson's songs "Chattahoochee" here, "Remember When" here, and "Gone Country" here showcase his unique vocal sound and style and can serve as great learning tools.
In conclusion, to learn how to sing like Alan Jackson, it's essential to pay attention to your breathing, diction and articulation, and performance, and to focus on learning by imitation with Singing Carrots' resources. Armed with these tools and a passion for country music, you'll be well on your way to singing like one of the greats.