Singing Guide: Anne Murray
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Anne Murray is known for her sweet, lilting vocal style and her impressive vocal range. To learn how to sing like Anne Murray, it's important to pay attention to both her vocal technique and her song selection.
One of the most distinctive features of Anne Murray's voice is her gentle vibrato. To emulate this, try incorporating exercises like the "beggars bounce" or the "diaphragm bounce" demonstrated in the videos provided by Singing Carrots.
Another important aspect of Murray's technique is her use of breath support. Make sure to practice the Farinelli breathing exercise included in Singing Carrots' resources to improve your breath control and support.
When selecting songs to practice, it's important to choose ones that showcase Murray's unique style. Some of her most well-known hits, like "Snowbird" and "Could I Have This Dance," feature soaring melodies that require both strong breath control and good pitch accuracy. Use Singing Carrots' tools to find songs that match your vocal range and try practicing with some of Murray's classics.
In addition to building up your technique, it's important to develop your stage presence. Singing Carrots offers a number of resources to help with both posture and overcoming stage fright, such as the "good singing posture" and "relaxing breath" exercises.
With a little practice and patience, you can learn to sing like Anne Murray and develop your own unique style. Good luck!