Vocal Techniques

To sing like the stars of Guys and Dolls, you'll need to master some key vocal techniques, including:

• Timing and phrasing: Guys and Dolls features many complex musical numbers with intricate rhythms and phrasing. To sing like the stars of the show, you'll need to work on your timing and phrasing, making sure to hit every note perfectly and stay in sync with the music. Use Singing Carrots' pitch accuracy test, vocal pitch monitor, and pitch training to improve your timing and phrasing.
• Breathing: Good breathing technique is essential to singing well, and is particularly important for musical theater, where you need to make your voice heard over other instruments and performers. To sing like the stars of Guys and Dolls, you'll need to work on your breathing technique, making sure to take deep breaths from your diaphragm, and breathe out slowly and steadily to maintain control. Use Singing Carrots' breathing basics article and breath support article for guidance.
• Resonance and projection: Many of the songs in Guys and Dolls require you to project your voice over a large distance, so you'll need to work on your resonance and projection techniques to make yourself heard. To do this, you'll need to work on your posture, open your mouth and throat, and strengthen your diaphragm muscles. Use Singing Carrots' open mouth & throat article, and resonance in singing article to help you improve.
• Voice registers and vocal break: Guys and Dolls features many songs that require you to switch between different voice registers, such as chest voice, head voice, and mixed voice. You'll need to work on your vocal range and vocal break to make these transitions smoothly. Use Singing Carrots' vocal registers & vocal break article for guidance.

Songs to showcase your skills

If you want to showcase your singing skills like the stars of Guys and Dolls, there are several classic songs that you can try:

• "Luck Be a Lady": This is one of the most famous songs from Guys and Dolls, featuring a catchy tune and memorable lyrics. To sing it well, you'll need to work on your timing, phrasing, and projection, as well as your control over your vocal range and vocal break. Use Singing Carrots' pitch accuracy test and pitch training to help you prepare.
• "I've Never Been in Love Before": This sweet, romantic song requires a lot of control and tenderness in your voice. Practice your breathing and resonance techniques to get the right effect, and use Singing Carrots' warm-up/Practice-starter: humming exercise to prepare.
• "Sit Down, You're Rockin' the Boat": This lively, upbeat number requires you to project your voice over a large distance, while also hitting many high notes and complex rhythms. Use Singing Carrots' chest voice/voice registers video, and sustain vocal video to help you prepare.

Relevant Singing Carrots resources

In addition to the songs and techniques listed above, there are many Singing Carrots resources that can help you learn to sing like the stars of Guys and Dolls. Here are some notable resources:

• Breathing basics article: This article covers the basics of breathing for singers, providing tips and exercises to help you improve.
• Voice registers & vocal break article: This article explains how different voice registers work, and how to make smooth transitions between them.
• Open mouth & throat while singing article: This article explains why it's important to open your mouth and throat while singing, and provides exercises to help you do it.
• Resonance in singing article: This article explains how to achieve good resonance in your singing voice, which is essential for projection and clarity.
• Warm-up/Practice-starter: humming exercise video: This video guides you through a simple humming exercise to warm up your voice and improve your resonance.
• Chest Voice Explained video: This video provides a thorough explanation of how chest voice works, and how to use it effectively in your singing.
• Singing course: Singing course for beginners.