Singing Guide: Dirty Dancing

Singing Guide: Dirty Dancing

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

Are you a beginner or advanced singer?

If you're looking to learn how to sing like Dirty Dancing's star Jennifer Grey, you've come to the right place. Let's dive into some of her unique vocal techniques, and explore the Singing Carrots resources that can help you master them.

Firstly, it’s important to note that Grey’s singing career was admittedly quite short, and she only sang in a few of her film roles. However, her voice has a clear tone, with a focus on precision and range. If you're trying to emulate her singing style, consider these tips:

  • Breathing basics: A key aspect of any singing performance is breath support. Start off by learning how to control your breathing, and its effect on your sound and tone. Singing Carrots’ breathing basics article is a useful resource to begin with.
  • Voice registers & vocal break: Grey’s outstanding voice range helped her to sing with freedom and clarity. Learning to manage different voice registers - just like Grey did - is important. Familiarize yourself with what vocal registers are, and how to master different singing styles.
  • Articulation & enunciation: Grey's voice has very clear pronunciation, and it’s crucial for any budding singer to develop good articulation skills. “Finger bite” exercises are ideal for any vocal performer.

Apart from mastering these vocal techniques, here are some songs that showcase Grey’s singing:

  • "Yes": Featured on the Dirty Dancing soundtrack
  • "Be My Baby" : The classic song by the Ronettes, which Grey sang in Dirty Dancing

Remember that practice is a key part of mastering any new skill. Thankfully, Singing Carrots has a selection of tools and resources to support your journey towards singing like Jennifer Grey. All our vocal related resources can be found in our Singing Course. Here are some noteworthy Singing Carrots resources to help you get started:

  • Vocal range test: This resource will help you determine your vocal range and compare it with famous singers. Vocal range test
  • Search songs by vocal range: You can use this resource to put your vocal range to practical use. It allows you to discover songs that match your vocal range, difficulty, and genre preference. Search songs by vocal range
  • Singing course: Our 21-lesson program covers singing theory and practical tips. It’s a great resource to help develop your singing technique and style. Singing course
  • Pitch Training: Interactive vocal warm-ups, pitch visualizer, and exercises for range and agility can be found in this tool. Pitch Training

Remember, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to singing. Use our Singing Carrots resources, and the various related articles and exercises we've listed, as a guide to find your own unique voice, just like Jennifer Grey. Happy singing!

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