Singing Guide: Donald Lawrence & The Tri-City Singers feat. Le'Andria Johnson
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
How to Sing like Donald Lawrence
Donald Lawrence is a celebrated gospel artist whose music has touched millions of hearts worldwide. He is unique in his vocal technique, producing a robust, powerful sound that is unmistakable. In this guide, we will outline how to learn to sing like Donald Lawrence, with practical tips and relevant resources.
Understanding Donald Lawrence’s Vocal Technique
Donald Lawrence’s vocal technique is characterized by a strong, powerful vocal delivery, encompassing a wide range of notes. He incorporates numerous vocal styling techniques, such as intricate harmonies and call-and-response phrases into his singing. Lawrence also emphasizes sustained notes, often known as "holding a note," harmonies, and runs.
Songs by Donald Lawrence
To practice singing like Donald Lawrence, it is essential to listen to his music closely. Some great songs to start with include:
- The best is yet to come. This song showcases Lawrence's use of extended notes and has many runs and harmonies.
- Deliver Me (This is My Exodus) This great hit features the incomparable and powerful voice of Le'Andria Johnson, displaying the versatility of Donald Lawrence's arrangements.
- Seasons touches everyone with its hopeful lyrics and upbeat tempo. Listening to Lawrence and his singers’ emotional performances can help you understand how to inject feeling into your own singing.
Vocal Training & Resources
At Singing Carrots, we have numerous resources and lessons to help you develop strong, powerful vocals like Donald Lawrence. Here are some resources that can help you:
- Breath Support: Lawrence performs most of his songs with extensive breath support, creating a powerful and sustained sound. Our lessons on breath support can help you develop this skill.
- Vocal Warmups: We offer comprehensive vocal warm-up training to help you prepare before singing.
- Pitch Training: Singing Carrots provides interactive pitch training for helping you improve your pitch accuracy. (Here's the pitch accuracy test)
- Song Search: Use our song search feature to find gospel songs with a comparable vocal range to Donald Lawrence. (Here's the song search.)
- Educational Course: Our singing course is comprehensive, covering all the basics of singing, including theory and practical singing tips. (Here's the educational singing course.)
Practical Tips
Here are some practical tips you can follow to improve your vocal techniques and sing like Donald Lawrence:
- Analyze your voice: You can use our "How to analyze your voice" guide to chart your vocal progress. (Here's the how to analyze your voice article.)
- Practice regularly: Sing frequently to train and strengthen your vocal cords.
- Use Body Posture: Good posture is crucial in developing a powerful, sustained sound. (Here's the how posture affects your singing article.)
- Practice Harmonies: Practice harmonizing to develop your ability to sing atop other voices or instrumental tracks.
- Experiment with Vocal Styling Techniques: Donald Lawrence is known for using various vocal styling techniques. Experiment with runs, harmonies, and other techniques to broaden your vocal range.
- Sing with Emotion: Use your vocal techniques to convey the emotions of the song. Try and find inspirational gospel notes by Donald Lawrence that express a variety of emotions.
By using the resources and practical tips found on Singing Carrots, you can begin to develop your vocal technique and learn to sing like Donald Lawrence. Remember, it takes time and patience to develop your singing skills, but it is absolutely within your reach if you dedicate your time and energy into practicing regularly and experimenting with new, creative vocal techniques.