Singing Guide: Commander Cody
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Welcome to the guide for learning to sing like Commander Cody!
Commander Cody, also known as George Frayne, is an American musician known for his country rock sound. He has a unique vocal technique that is characterized by the use of a yodel-like twang. In this article, we will provide you with practical advice and relevant Singing Carrots resources to help you learn to sing like Commander Cody.
Analyze Your Voice
Before you begin to learn how to sing like Commander Cody, it is important to analyze your voice. Take Singing Carrots' vocal range test to determine your vocal range. Knowing your range will help you to select songs that best showcase your voice.
Breath Support
Commander Cody's singing style is characterized by a yodel-like twang, which requires proper breath support. Check out Singing Carrots' article on breath support to learn more about how to improve your breathing technique.
Vocal Technique
To learn how to sing like Commander Cody, you will need to develop a yodel-like twang in your vocal technique. Singing Carrots offers several skill-related videos to help you with this, including a twang exercise and a chest voice/voice registers video.
Song Choice
When selecting songs to learn, choose ones that showcase your vocal range and the unique aspects of Commander Cody's singing style. Singing Carrots' song search tool can help you find relevant songs. Some great examples of Commander Cody's songs include "Hot Rod Lincoln" and "Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette)."
Performing Tips
Finally, if you plan to perform your singing, Singing Carrots offers several articles on singing performance and overcoming stage fright. Check out these articles to help you with your live performances: Performing on Stage and How to Overcome Stage Fright.
We hope this guide and Singing Carrots' resources help you learn to sing like Commander Cody!