Singing Guide: High Sierra Club

Singing Guide: High Sierra Club

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

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High Sierra Club was a 1920s band. They are best known for a pioneering rock and roll sound that combined traditional jazz and blues with new electric guitar sounds. Their style is characterized by high energy rhythms and catchy tunes that showcase the band's unique vocal techniques and instrumental prowess.

To learn to sing like High Sierra Club, it is important to start with a strong foundation in basic vocal techniques. Singing Carrots offers a range of resources to help beginners develop vocal control, from the fundamental breathing and voice registers to the more complex techniques of twang, belting, and growling.

One of the most important aspects of High Sierra Club's sound is their expressive use of chest voice in conjunction with a signature falsetto. Chest voice is the lower part of your singing range, while falsetto is the higher pitched vocal range. To learn how to use these two registers together seamlessly like High Sierra Club, check out this video on Chest Voice Explained and this Mixed Voice video on how to transition between them.

Another key element of High Sierra Club's style is the use of vocal harmonies. Singers in the band often sing in perfect harmony, creating a warm, rich sound that complements the electrifying guitar riffs, shuffling drums, and booming bass line that define the band's musical style. To improve your vocal harmonizing skills, try Singing Carrots' Pitch Training - Educational Singing Game and Search songs by vocal range to find songs that match your vocal range and help you practice your harmony parts.

Finally, if you want to perform like High Sierra Club, it's important to have a strong stage presence. This means not only singing with passion and energy but also moving confidently on stage and engaging with the audience. Check out these Singing Carrots videos on Good Singing Posture and Stage Tips for more practical advice on how to maintain a commanding presence during your performances.

By learning and applying these techniques, you can emulate High Sierra Club's electrifying sound and create a style that's uniquely your own. Singing Carrots offers plenty of resources to help you along the way, from vocal training to song selection to stage presence, so make use of them and start honing your skills today!

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