Singing Guide: Good Old War
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Good Old War is an American indie-folk band known for their beautiful three-part harmonies. The band consists of Keith Goodwin, Dan Schwartz, and Tim Arnold.
Learning how to sing like Good Old War requires a focus on harmonizing, blending your voice, and utilizing resonance in your singing. Here are some practical tips and resources to help you sing like Good Old War:
- Understanding Your Voice
- Take the vocal range test to determine your range and compare it with Keith Goodwin's range, which is a baritone tenor.
- Use the vocal pitch monitor to see which notes you are singing correctly and which ones need improvement.
- Techniques to Learn from Good Old War
- The band's unique vocal technique relies heavily on blending the three voices together with the help of sustained resonance. Use this vocal exercise to develop and strengthen your resonance.
- Good Old War's harmonies are often built around simple chords and melodic lines. Use this singing course to learn more about music theory, chord progressions, and songwriting.
- Songs to Practice
- "Amazing Eyes" is a great starting point for practicing harmonies, as the song features intertwining parts that showcase the band's signature sound. Use the song search tool to find more songs that suit your singing level and style.
- Further Tips and Resources
- Improving your vocal technique is essential when aiming to sing like Good Old War. Use these Singing Carrots articles to improve your technique: breathing basics and resonance in singing.
- Take advantage of Singing Carrots' video exercises, such as sustain vocal and chest voice explained, to improve your chest voice and sustainability.
By incorporating these tips and using Singing Carrots' resources, you can practice and develop your voice to sound like the beautiful harmonies of Good Old War. Happy singing!