Singing Guide: Goombay Dance Band
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Goombay Dance Band is a German group that started in the ’80s and became known worldwide with their albums like 'Sun Of Jamaica' and 'Aloha Oe'. Lead vocalist Oliver Bendt with his unique voice signature was a vital factor in the success of this band. He introduced a distinct island sound and rhythmic beats to the music.
To sing like Oliver Bendt, you need to have a low and deep sounding voice, with a powerful and vibrant timbre. His style is emotional, and he’s known to sustain the notes on the lower end of his range, as in the 'Sun of Jamaica' Song. It’s essential to develop excellent breath control and projection to achieve this style.
A few practical tips for singing like Oliver Bendt are:
- Warm-up your throat before you start singing
- Practice breathing exercises to control your breath
- Work on your chest voice
- Sing some songs at a lower volume, so you don't strain your voice.
To further develop your singing skills with Goombay Dance Band, you can take advantage of the following resources provided by Singing Carrots:
- Perform the vocal range test to determine your vocal range and compare it with Oliver Bendt’s: Vocal range test
- The pitch accuracy test can be used to assess your pitch accuracy: Pitch accuracy test
- The vocal pitch monitor allows you to see the notes you sing on a virtual piano: Vocal Pitch Monitor
- Check out the "Pitch Training" and the "Singing Course" to improve pitch and range: Pitch Training, Singing Course
- Discover the vocal range of famous singers, including Oliver Bendt: Famous singers vocal range
- Create your performance set with our song search feature - where you can search for songs that suit your range, difficulty level, and style preference: Search songs
By incorporating these tips and utilizing the resources provided by Singing Carrots, you can learn how to sing like Oliver Bendt and improve your overall singing skills.