Singing Guide: Gorillaz feat. George Benson
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
To learn to sing like George Benson, you should first understand the unique qualities of his voice. George Benson gained popularity with his smooth and soulful style, created by combining jazz, R&B, blues, and scat techniques. Benson has a smooth, rich tone with a notable vibrato, a wide vocal range, and a unique ability to scat. His vocal style is characterized by a skillful blend of chest and head voice. Benson's most famous hits include "Give Me the Night," "Masquerade," and "Breezin'."
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Practice Your Breathing. George Benson's legendary breath control is a key part of his signature sound. Work on your breathing techniques to help elongate notes and allow for smooth transitions between notes. Use Singing Carrots' breathing exercises as a great place to start.
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Brush up on Your Scatting. Scatting involves improvising melodies using your voice and is a key part of Benson's vocal style. Practice scatting along to jazz standards and improvised solos. You can also use Singing Carrots' pitch training to develop ear training and improvisational skills.
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Work on Your Vibrato. Benson's wide and expressive vibrato helps make his singing sound unique and soulful. Use Singing Carrots' pitch monitor to practice controlling your vibrato and learn how to use it to convey emotion in your singing.
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Study Jazz and R&B. Benson's musical style is heavily influenced by jazz and R&B. Practice singing jazz standards and R&B songs to help develop your phrasing and improvisational skills. Singing Carrots' song search is a great tool for finding songs in the style.
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Use Vocal Registers. Benson often uses both his chest and head voice, which creates a unique blend in his singing. Practice switching between these registers to help develop your unique sound. You can use Singing Carrots' vocal range test to help you identify the notes in your range.
By using the tips outlined above, you can learn how to sing like George Benson! Be sure to use Singing Carrots' extensive library of resources to help you on your journey. Happy singing!