Singing Guide: Chairmen of the Board

Singing Guide: Chairmen of the Board

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

Are you a beginner or advanced singer?

Chairmen of the Board is a soul music group formed in 1969. The lead singer Harrison Kennedy captivates audiences by adding his deep, rich raspy tenor voice to their artistic and creative compositions. Kennedy's style and their sound are characterized by a creative use of vocal harmony and upbeat instrumentation that makes them stand out in soul music.

If you are looking to learn how to sing like Harrison Kennedy, you need to develop three things: a deep and raspy tone, good vocal range, and the ability to emotionally connect with the audience. Here are some tips on how to develop these skills:

  1. Build a strong foundation: Start by working on your singing technique. Singing involves proper breathing, good posture, and correct pronunciation. To build a strong foundation, practice regular breathing exercises like Farinelli breathing, and focus on maintaining good singing posture.
  2. Work on your vocal range: Chairmen of the Board's music is characterized by a wide range of notes, which means that you'll need good vocal range to sing like them. You can take the Vocal range test on Singing Carrots to determine your range. Once you know your range, use the Pitch Training exercises to improve your voice's flexibility.
  3. Add rasp to your tone: Harrison Kennedy is known for his raspy voice, which adds character to his music. You can develop this quality by practicing vocal distortion and exercises that target the correct positioning of the soft palate and vocal chords. The Singing Carrots Vocal Distortion & Growling video provides great examples of how to develop this technique.
  4. Connect emotionally with the audience: When performing like Kennedy, you must connect with the audience emotionally. To achieve this, it is essential to learn how to sing with vibrato, good articulation, and proper breath support. The Relaxing Breath video on singing carrots provides useful tips on how to stay calm, centered and give a captivating performance.
  5. Sing the right songs: Chairmen of the Board's songs are masterpieces with great rhythms, lyrics, and powerful emotions. Kennedy, in particular, is well-known for how he delivers his songs. As you gear up to sing like him, the Singing Carrots Song Search tool can help you find the perfect song to showcase your progress.

By following these tips and using Singing Carrots, you will develop the skills necessary to sing like Harrison Kennedy of the Chairmen of the Board. Good luck!

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