Singing Guide: Della Reese
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Della Reese is one of the most iconic and influential American singers. She was famous for her unique soulful and gospel-influenced vocal technique and was truly a force to be reckoned with in her prime. In this article, we will provide practical advice and recommend Singing Carrots resources on how to learn singing like Della Reese.
The first thing you need to keep in mind when aiming to emulate Reese's singing style is her distinctive voice quality. Her voice was deep, resonant, and often described as "smoky." It is essential to understand that the tone of your voice plays a huge role in your singing style - it sets the foundation for the rest of the techniques and exercises that you will learn.
To get started, we suggest taking our vocal range test. This test will help you identify your vocal range and compare it with that of famous singers. Once you have established your starting point, you can move on to exercises that will help you develop a deep, rich tone like Della Reese. For example, Singing Carrots offer a pitch training feature that includes vocal warm-ups, pitch visualizer tools, and exercises for range and agility.
Another aspect of Reese's singing style was her unique sense of timing and phrasing. She had a natural way of playing with rhythm and hesitation, which made her singing so compelling and distinctive. Therefore, we recommend practicing with Singing Carrots' song-search feature. This feature can help you find songs that match your vocal range, difficulty level and genre preference to help you refine your timing, phrasing and pitch accuracy.
Furthermore, make sure to take advantage of Singing Carrots' articles covering tips and tricks for singing effectively. We recommend studying the article on "Why to Open Mouth and Throat While Singing" to improve your timbre, and the article on "Breath Support/Respiration" to learn about proper breath support. Additionally, for a range of other aspects of singing technique, Singing Carrots' articles provide a wide array of useful content to help you learn.
In conclusion, Della Reese was a true icon of American music, and by studying her unique vocal style and incorporating Singing Carrots' resources into your own practice sessions, you can learn to develop deep, soulful tones and timing and phrasing that channels the essence of Reese's music.