Singing Guide: George Strait
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
George Strait is a country music icon with a career spanning several decades. Known for his smooth vocal style, his music showcases an effortless blend of traditional and contemporary country. In this article, we'll explore the unique vocal technique of George Strait and how to learn to sing like him.
One of the most notable features of George Strait's singing is his use of vibrato. He has a natural and relaxed vibrato that adds depth and richness to his voice. To develop a similar vibrato, try the exercises in Singing Carrots' singing with vibrato article and practice with the Beggars Bounce and Diaphragm Bounce videos.
Strait's country music is smooth and relaxed, while also conveying a strong sense of emotion. To learn to sing like Strait, check out Singing Carrots' singing with intuition, skills, emotion, and thinking article on how to deliver a convincing emotional performance. Remember to always connect with the lyrics of the songs you are singing and practice conveying the story behind the song.
George Strait's vocal range is generally within a baritone range, but he frequently employs a higher range in his music. To determine your range, use Singing Carrots' vocal range test and search songs by vocal range to find songs that match your range and style.
For more technical tips, Singing Carrots' breathing articles such as active and passive breathing, breath support and resonance in singing will provide invaluable insight so that you can maintain control over your breath and projection.
Finally, if you want to explore further, Singing Carrots' educational singing course will guide you through a 21-lesson program that covers vocal theory and delivers practical tips.
In conclusion, developing the unique vocal techniques of George Strait may seem like a daunting task. However, with the tips and resources provided by Singing Carrots, you're on the right path to singing like a country music icon.