Singing Guide: Dennis Wilson
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Dennis Wilson, the drummer, songwriter, and singer of the Beach Boys, had a unique and passionate voice that could move a listener. He was not the typical singer, but his voice could accurately express his intense emotions and the complexities of his songs.
To start singing like Dennis Wilson, we should begin with analyzing your voice. Take Singing Carrots' vocal range test to discover your vocal range and find other famous musicians with similar ranges. Once you have an understanding of your range, find the unique qualities of your voice that can help you match the timbre and emotional expression of Dennis's voice.
Understanding your voice type is important: are you a soprano, mezzo-soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, or bass? Check out this article on Voice Types to learn more and classify yours.
Dennis Wilson's voice was characterized by his use of a growling, emotional edge. Check out the Twang Exercise video and the Growling Exercise video as practice guides. Moreover, Dennis's expressive voice required a good foundation of breath support. Check out the Breathing Basics and Breath Support articles for more information on good breath practice.
Dennis Wilson's voice often explored the different voice registers and that requires good knowledge of Voice Registers & Vocal Breaks and how best to use them. Discover some methods for Singing Comfortably Within your Comfort Zone.
Openness of the mouth and throat enhances vocal performance; read about Why to Open Mouth and Throat While Singing. Additionally, expressiveness in singing requires good articulation. Check out the Articulation Exercise: Finger Bite video, and the Articulation article.
Finally, if you're looking to test your skills and knowledge, try Singing Carrots' Pitch Accuracy Test or the Vocal Range Test. Their Pitch Training game can help improve your pitching ability. You can also use the Singer's song search engine to discover songs best suited for your voice and start singing like Dennis.
In conclusion, finding your unique voice quality, perfecting your breath support, mastering your voice registers, and articulation while using the relevant Singing Carrots resources mentioned here, will help you learn how to sing like the timeless Dennis Wilson.