Singing Guide: Chasing Rainbows

Singing Guide: Chasing Rainbows

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

Are you a beginner or advanced singer?

If you're looking to sing like Josephine Baker, there are a few things you can do. First off, Josephine was known for her incredible range - she could sing low and high notes with equal ease. To develop your range, consider using Singing Carrots' vocal range test to help determine what type of voice you have. Once you know your range, you can start targeting specific exercises to help you expand it. Try using Singing Carrots' Pitch Training game to help improve your pitch accuracy, or their Pitch Monitor tool to track your progress.

One of the things that made Josephine Baker such an iconic singer was her unique vocal technique. She was able to add a touch of grit to her voice when she sang, which gave her performances a special edge. To try and emulate this, you can practice vocal distortion techniques like growling or vocal fry. Singing Carrots has a video on how to growl and a blog post about vocal distortion that might be helpful in this regard.

When it comes to specific songs to practice singing like Josephine Baker, "Chasing Rainbows" is a great place to start. This song showcases her vocal range, control, and unique vocal style. Singing Carrots' search songs feature can help you find other songs that match your vocal range and difficulty level.

Overall, if you want to sing like Josephine Baker, you'll need to work hard to develop your vocal range, unique vocal technique, and stage presence. Singing Carrots' educational singing course, blog articles, and videos can all help you achieve your goals. Don't be afraid to try new things and keep practicing - with time and effort, you can become a great singer like Josephine.

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