Singing Guide: Crosby Stills & Nash
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Crosby, Stills & Nash, also known as CSN, is an American folk rock supergroup made up of David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash. Known for their intricate vocal harmonies and politically charged lyrics, the group gained popularity in the late 1960s and continues to tour and produce music today.
If you're interested in learning to sing like one of the members of CSN, it's important to understand their unique vocal techniques. Here are some key elements to consider:
- Vocal Harmony: CSN is known for their complex three-part vocal harmonies. Check out Singing Carrots' Vocal Range Test to determine your vocal range and visualize how you can add harmonies to popular songs.
- Open Throat: To achieve their signature sound, the members of CSN sing with an open throat and without tension. Learn how to open your mouth and throat while singing with Singing Carrot's Open Mouth and Throat article.
- Folk-Style Vibrato: Nash and Crosby in particular use a unique vibrato style that helps give their voices an authentic folk sound. Check out Singing Carrots' Vibrato tutorial here.
- Breathing: Effective breathing is key to achieve the kind of long, sustained notes that CSN is known for. Practice with the Vocal warm-up/ practice starter videos like Humming and Sustain Vocal in Singing Carrot's Skill-related Videos.
Now that you have an understanding of what makes CSN's sound unique, it's time to start practicing some of their songs. Some of their most popular and iconic songs include:
- "Teach Your Children"
- "Woodstock"
- "Our House"
- "Suite: Judy Blue Eyes"
Make sure to use Singing Carrots' Song Search to find songs in your vocal range and genre preference. Singing Carrots also provides Vocal Pitch Monitor, a virtual piano where users can visualize their sung notes, and Pitch Training, an interactive vocal warm-up and pitch visualizer tool where you can improve your pitch accuracy.
With diligent practice and the right resources, you can learn how to sing like Crosby, Stills & Nash. Check out Singing Carrots' educational singing courses and informative blog articles to continue honing your skills and knowledge.