Singing Guide: Gary Stewart

Singing Guide: Gary Stewart

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

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Gary Stewart, born in 1945, was an American country music singer and songwriter known for his energetic honky-tonk sound. He had a distinctive vocal technique that exuded raw emotion and authenticity.

To sing like Gary Stewart, one needs to master his unique combination of twangy voice, growling, and vibrato. Stewart had a pinched voice that he expanded using the twang technique, singing through his nose, which gave his songs a catchy, country sound. To emulate his growling technique, one needs to use the back of the throat and create a guttural sound. Finally, Gary's hallmark was his vibrato, which he used often and emphasized in his singing.

To learn how to sing like Gary Stewart, one needs to start with analyzing their voice. Take the vocal range test to identify your range and compare it with famous singers. Breathing techniques are paramount, so practice active and passive breathing and breath support before any warm-up. Warm-ups such as the Farinelli breathing, Singing Comfort Zone, and the Finger Bite exercise help kick start a practice session.

Gary Stewart's song repertoire will help one appreciate and better understand his unique vocal style. Some of his popular songs include "Drinkin' Thing," "An Empty Glass (That's the Way the Day Ends)," and "She's Actin' Single (I'm Drinkin' Doubles).”

Additionally, Singing Carrots’ Pitch Training module is an interactive vocal warm-up program with exercises for pitch accuracy, range, and agility. The Vocal Pitch Monitor is an excellent tool to track progress.

In conclusion, to sing like Gary Stewart, one should practice and master the combination of the twangy voice, growling, and vibrato, which he used to create his signature sound. Singing Carrots’ resources including the vocal range test, warm-up exercises, and pitch training module are useful in developing a singing technique like Gary Stewart's while keeping one's voice healthy.

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