Singing Guide: Country Strong
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Country Strong is a 2010 movie starring Gwyneth Paltrow, in which she plays a country music star who tries to make a comeback after a stint in rehab. The movie showcases Paltrow's impressive singing abilities, as she performs several original songs for the film's soundtrack.
If you're interested in learning how to sing like Country Strong's lead, here are some tips to get you started:
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Work on your breath support: Country music often requires long notes, and being able to sustain them requires strong breath support. Singing Carrots has an excellent article on breath support that can help you develop this skill.
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Practice singing with emotion: Country music is known for its raw, emotional lyrics and powerful performances. Singing with emotion isn't always easy, but it's an important skill to develop if you want to sing like a country star. Check out this article on singing with intuition, skills, emotion, and thinking for tips on how to convey emotion through your singing.
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Focus on your vocal power: Gwyneth Paltrow's vocals in Country Strong are characterized by their power and intensity. To sing like her, you'll need to develop a strong, powerful voice. Singing Carrots has a great article on vocal health that covers exercises and techniques to help you strengthen your voice.
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Don't forget about your vocal range: Country music often requires singers to utilize their full vocal range, from high notes to low. Take Singing Carrots' vocal range test to determine your range, and focus on exercises and warm-ups to help you expand it.
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Get comfortable with twang: Twang is a vocal technique commonly used in country music. Singing Carrots has an exercise for how to twang, which can help you master this technique.
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Learn some iconic Country Strong songs: To really hone your country singing skills, consider learning some of the songs featured in Country Strong. Singing Carrots has a song search function that can help you find songs that match your vocal range, difficulty level, and genre preference.
By following these tips and utilizing Singing Carrots' resources, you'll be well on your way to singing like Country Strong's leading lady. Good luck!