Singing Guide: Evan Wickham

Singing Guide: Evan Wickham

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

Are you a beginner or advanced singer?

Evan Wickham is a gifted singer who has contributed to the contemporary Christian worship music genre. Learning his art will open the gates to worshipping communities that sing with passion and purpose. In this tutorial, we shall explore Evan Wickham's unique vocal techniques and the songs that showcase them. We will also provide practical advice and refer you to relevant Singing Carrots resources to perfect your skills.

Evan's Unique Vocal Technique

Evan Wickham follows the orthodox approach of using his diaphragm for proper breath management. However, what's notable is his use of a unique vocal blend of contemporary, country, and folk genres. He also employs a drum-like sound, and his voice has a soothing melody that is capable of lifting people's spirits.

Songs to showcase Evan's Vocal Technique

A perfect song to showcase Evan's vocal technique is "Come Thou Fount." The song is in the key of E, range G#3 - C#5. The song runs at MM 128, and its lyrics tell a story of an individual journey through life with the support of the Lord. Other songs that showcase Evan's vocal technique are "Nothing but the Blood," "Hallelujah," "God with us," and "Let it All Come Out."

Practical Advice

The following practical tips will help you learn and strive to master Evan's unique vocal technique:

  1. Breath management: Evan uses his diaphragm in breath control. Try breathing through your nose, filling your lungs with air, holding for a moment, and then exhaling slowly. This technique will improve your breath control.
  2. Posture: Good posture will help you establish a better singing voice. Stand up straight with your chin parallel to the floor, Relax your shoulders, and keep your feet parallel.
  3. Warm-up: Evan's vocal cords create a harmonic sound. To achieve this, warming up your vocal cords is just as important. Begin by stretching and humming, followed by singing “ahh” on numerous scales.

Singing Carrots' Resources

Singing Carrots has a variety of tools to support your learning process, including:

Conclusion

In summary, Evan Wickham's unique blend of contemporary, country, and folk vocal styles is perfect for contemporary Christian worship music. We hope that this tutorial has shed some light on Evan's characteristics and some practical advice that you can use to better your singing abilities. We also hope that the Singing Carrots tools will support and guide you on your journey to greatness.

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