Singing Guide: Five Guys Named Moe
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
If you are interested in learning how to sing like the lead singer of Five Guys Named Moe, you'll need to take a dive into the world of rhythm and blues (R&B). This genre is defined by its upbeat tempos, catchy melodies and soulful singing, which is exactly what Five Guys Named Moe was all about.
The lead singer and namesake of the band, "Nomax," had a distinct sound that combined blues, swing, and R&B styles. His voice was strong and passionate, yet light and playful, and he had an unparalleled ability to connect with his audience.
To emulate this style of singing, you will need to work on your vocal control, timing, and phrasing. One of the best ways to achieve this is by practicing the exercises found in Singing Carrots' Pitch Training. Pitch Training is an interactive singing game that is designed to help you develop your pitch accuracy and vocal control.
Once you have a strong foundation in pitch control, it's time to tackle the rhythmic aspect of singing in this genre. The Singing Carrots' Pitch Monitor tool is perfect for this task, as you can use it to see how your sung notes line up with the virtual piano. Pitch Monitor will help you work on fine-tuning your timing and phrasing until your singing is in perfect sync with the backing instrumentals.
Of course, no R&B-style singing journey would be complete without work on your breath control and support. Singing Carrots' article on Breath Support provides a lot of tips on how to get the most out of your voice while avoiding constrictions. In addition, the Farinelli Breathing video exercise will also develop your breath control and support.
Some signature Five Guys Named Moe songs include "Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby," "Choo Choo Ch'Boogie" and "Saturday Night Fish Fry." These songs showcase Nomax's unique vocal style and are great songs to practice as you work towards developing your own R&B-style singing.
Finally, when you are ready to perform, it's important to be mindful of your posture on stage. Singing Carrots' "Good Singing Posture" video will show you how to perfect your stance and breath while performing.
With patience, perseverance, and a good deal of practice using the resources available through Singing Carrots, you can start to master the R&B genre and sing like Five Guys Named Moe's lead singer!