Singing Guide: Fleetwood Mac

Singing Guide: Fleetwood Mac

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

Are you a beginner or advanced singer?

Fleetwood Mac is one of the greatest bands of all time, known for their unique style that incorporates elements of rock, blues, and pop. The vocals of Stevie Nicks are a standout feature of the band, with her sultry, husky tone and distinctive vibrato. In this article, we will explore how to learn singing like Stevie Nicks.

To start with, it's important to have a good understanding of your own voice. Singing Carrots offers a range of useful articles on the topic, including "How to analyze your voice", "Voice types", "Breathing basics", "Voice registers & vocal break", and "Breath support". Beginner singers will find Singing Carrots' "Vocal range test" and "Pitch accuracy test" handy tools to get started with.

Stevie Nicks' singing style is a mix of skills, emotion, and intuition. To duplicate it, you could practice with Singing Carrots' "Farinelli Breathing", "Humming", and "3 Minute Warm Up" videos. Singing Carrots' "Open mouth & throat" article provides useful advice on how to open up your vocal tone and access your full vocal range.

Stevie Nicks' unique vocal style is often characterized by a heavy use of twang and belting, as well as an unconventional use of vibrato. You can learn the twang technique with Singing Carrots' "How to Twang Exercise" video, while the "Vibrato" article discusses different types of vibrato and wobbles and how to practice them. Singing Carrots' "Contemporary vocal techniques: Heavy modal, Twang, Belting" article provides more details on how to perform these techniques properly.

Some of Fleetwood Mac's most popular songs that showcase Stevie Nicks's vocals include "Dreams", "Go Your Own Way", "Rhiannon", and "The Chain". Singing Carrots' "Song search" feature can help you find Fleetwood Mac songs that match your vocal range and genre preference. Singing Carrots' "Song-book" tool even allows you to create your performance set and get linked lyrics, sheet music, chords, karaoke, and YouTube audio.

Finally, Singing Carrots' "Singing course" covers essential singing theory and practical tips. The course comprises 21 lessons that include topics such as "Warm-up and technical exercises", "Breathing and diaphragm support", "Voice registers and vocal break", "Pitch accuracy and precision", "Vibrato", and "Articulation". Additionally, Singing Carrots' "How to learn a song effectively" article provides useful advice on how to prepare for a performance.

In conclusion, learning to sing like Stevie Nicks requires practice, perseverance, and the use of the proper tools and resources. Whether you're an experienced singer or just starting out, Singing Carrots provides a comprehensive package for improving your singing abilities. So why not get started today on your journey towards singing like a rock legend?

Learn more about this artist vocal range, voice type and repertoire.