Singing Guide: Jennifer Warnes

Singing Guide: Jennifer Warnes

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

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Jennifer Warnes' Singing Tips

Jennifer Warnes is a respected American singer-songwriter loved for her haunting, silky, contralto voice. She is an excellent choice for anyone interested in improving their vocal skills and learning how to sing with emotion.

Tone

  • Jennifer Warnes' voice is characterized by its velvety and rich tone. To achieve a similar tone, sing from your diaphragm, keeping your throat open, and avoid straining your vocals.

Breathing

  • Good breathing techniques help improve both your range and control. Check out Singing Carrots' breathing basics article for exercises to improve your breathing.

Phrasing

  • Jennifer Warnes' singing style involves gently and tenderly expanding and contracting the pace of the words in her songs to add texture and nuance. To perfect your phrasing, check out Singing Carrots' article on how to learn a song effectively.

Enunciation

  • Jennifer Warnes has excellent diction, allowing her audience to understand her lyrics effortlessly. Practice clear enunciation by singing exercises like Finger bite.

Vibrato Control

Incorporate some of Jennifer Warnes' iconic songs into your singing practice and analyze how she employs her distinctive vocal techniques in them. Here are some combinations of songs and specific techniques that are worth exploring:

  • Famous Blue Raincoat: This song is perfect for range training. Use the vocal range test to assess your range, and Singing Carrots' pitch training for practice.
  • Way Down Deep: This song is known for its heavy modal and twang vocal techniques. Check out Singing Carrots' Contemporary Vocal Techniques article for a detailed explanation and instruction on these unique techniques.
  • When The Feeling Comes Around: This song encompasses voice registers and vocal breaks. Check out Singing Carrots' Voice Registers and Vocal Break article for more information and advice on how to practice.

By incorporating these exercises and resources from Singing Carrots, you'll be well on your way to singing like Jennifer Warnes. Keep exploring her unique vocal techniques, styles, and practice regularly to become a better singer.

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