Singing Guide: Bob Carlisle

Singing Guide: Bob Carlisle

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

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Bob Carlisle is an American contemporary Christian singer-songwriter known for his passionate and soulful performances. Carlisle's music is characterized by his warm vocal tone and impressive range. In this article, we'll explore his unique vocal technique, and learn how to develop our own singing using his style as a template.

Bob Carlisle's Vocal Technique

Bob Carlisle is known for his ability to convey emotion and convey his message through his voice. To emulate his style, you need to focus on the following aspects of your singing:

  1. Breathing: Carlisle's vocal technique relies on powerful breath control that supports his notes. To improve your breathing, check out the breathing basics article on Singing Carrots.
  2. Passion: Carlisle's singing is imbued with emotion. To sing like him, you need to connect with your own emotions and be willing to express them fully through your voice.
  3. Vibrato: Bob Carlisle uses a unique vibrato technique in his singing. To develop your own vibrato, practice the bouncing exercises on Singing Carrots.
  4. Mixed Voice: Bob Carlisle has developed his mixed voice to create a smooth transition between his chest voice and head voice. To improve your mixed voice technique, check out this tutorial on mixed voice.

Bob Carlisle's Songs to Emulate

To accurately emulate Bob Carlisle's vocal technique, consider the following songs that showcase his singing style:

  1. "Butterfly Kisses" - This popular song by Bob Carlisle features his warm tone and emotional delivery. It's a perfect song to practice your vibrato and emotional connection.
  2. "Living Water" - This song exemplifies Carlisle's range and his ability to express his emotions through his voice.
  3. "The Gift" - Another great example of Bob Carlisle's vocal range and emotional delivery.
  4. "I'll Fly Away" - This song showcases Carlisle's ability to blend his head voice and chest voice to create a powerful and emotive performance.

Singing Carrots Resources to Improve Your Singing

Singing Carrots offers a variety of resources to help you improve your singing skills. Consider utilizing the following tools and articles to develop your own singing style:

  • Vocal range test: Find out your vocal range and compare it to the ranges of famous singers. Take the test here.
  • Breathing basics: Learn about active and passive breathing techniques to improve your breath control. Read the article here.
  • Mixed voice tutorial: Develop your mixed voice with this tutorial on mixed voice.
  • Vibrato exercises: Learn to develop and perfect your vibrato with these bouncing exercises.
  • Search songs by vocal range: Find songs that are suitable for your range, preferred genre, and difficulty. Search here.

By using these tools and resources, you can improve your own singing by emulating Bob Carlisle's legendary style.

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