Singing Guide: Hair Cast

Singing Guide: Hair Cast

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

Are you a beginner or advanced singer?

Hair Cast revolutionized musical theater with its rock music, counterculture themes, and racially diverse cast. Following its original production in 1967, the show became an instant classic and has enjoyed numerous revivals throughout the years.

For those wanting to learn to sing like the performers in the original production or subsequent revivals, there are several key techniques to focus on.

  • First, it's important to understand the style of music. As a rock musical, Hair Cast requires a powerful, belting voice with a lot of energy. To achieve this, singers must engage their diaphragm and breathe deeply from the abdomen.
  • Another key technique is focusing on articulation, which is crucial for delivering the complex lyrics in songs like "Aquarius" and "Let the Sunshine In." Singers should aim for clarity and precision in their delivery, enunciating each word carefully without sacrificing melody or rhythm.
  • Posture and physicality are also important aspects of singing in Hair Cast. The show is known for its energetic, highly choreographed performances. Singing while dancing requires a lot of stamina and control, which can be achieved through regular exercise and dance training.

To begin your journey to singing like a Hair Cast performer, start by taking our vocal range test and pitch accuracy test. Once you know your vocal range and pitch accuracy, you can use our search tool to find songs that match your ability level.

For those new to singing or looking to refine their technique, our singing course is a comprehensive program covering singing theory and practice tips. Our articles cover a range of topics from analyzing your voice to performing on stage. Additionally, our warm-up exercises and vocal training games can help you improve your range and agility.

For those looking to incorporate the unique vocal techniques of Hair Cast performers, try our chest voice and mixed voice exercises, which can help you achieve a powerful belting voice. We also offer warm-up and exercise videos for specific techniques like Twang, Growling, Vibrato and more.

By incorporating these techniques and utilizing our resources, you'll be well on your way to singing like a Hair Cast performer in no time.

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