Singing Guide: Boyce & Hart
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
If you're looking to sound like Boyce & Hart, there are a few key elements that you should be aware of. Boyce & Hart's music was characterized by its blend of rock and roll with light pop elements. Their songs frequently featured infectious melodies, and the duo was also known for their distinct and harmonic vocal style.
To emulate Boyce & Hart's sound, start by analyzing your own voice. Singing Carrots' article on How to Analyze Your Voice can help you get started. You should also familiarize yourself with vocal ranges and voice types by reading What's a Voice Type? Why Classify Mine?.
In terms of technique, breathing is key. To get started, read Breathing Basics: Active and Passive Breathing and Breath Support and Respiration to learn how to use your diaphragm correctly.
Boyce & Hart frequently employed different registers in their music and had a particular fondness for mixed voice. You can learn more about voice registers and vocal break in the article Voice Registers & Vocal Break, while Singing Comfort Zone and Chest Voice Explained videos can help you get more information about chest voice and mixed voice.
When it comes to singing in a style similar to Boyce & Hart, focus on articulation to bring out the light and pop elements in your voice. You can learn more about articulation in Articulation. Additionally, songs like "I Wanna Be Free" and "Last Train to Clarksville" showcase the duo's unique vocal style.
To practice and track your progress, Singing Carrots offers a range of helpful tools and resources, including their Vocal Range Test, Pitch Accuracy Test, Vocal Pitch Monitor, and Pitch Training Educational Singing Game. You can also use the Search Songs feature to find songs that match your vocal range and difficulty.
In summary, to learn to sing like Boyce & Hart, focus on breathing, voice registers, articulation, and take advantage of all the tools and resources available on Singing Carrots.