Singing Guide: Jerry Reed

Singing Guide: Jerry Reed

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

Are you a beginner or advanced singer?

Jerry Reed was a versatile singer-musician who left a lasting impact on the music industry. A true virtuoso on the guitar, Reed had a unique style that blended country, rockabilly, and pop. If you want to learn how to sing like Jerry Reed, you'll need to develop a few key skills.

One of Jerry Reed's most distinctive features was his fingerpicking guitar technique. So, to begin your journey, start by practicing your fingerpicking. Check Singing Carrots' Pitch Training, which includes several exercises to practice pitch with interactive feedback and visual indicators.

Another crucial aspect of Jerry Reed's music is his voice's clarity and articulation. To develop this aspect, use the "Finger Bite" vocal exercise from Singing Carrots. Another exercise to develop your chest voice is to try "Chest Voice Explained." This short video guides you through the steps to find your chest voice and how to use it correctly.

Jerry Reed's "Guitar Man" showcases his skills, including excellent guitar playing and singing rhythmically with the guitar. Still, he was also a master of emotion-control while singing. To practice this technique and accuracy, try Singing Carrots' "Relaxing Breath" exercise video. It demonstrates a method of relaxation to help build control over nerves and emotion.

Once you have developed your fingerpicking and voice techniques, try singing Jerry Reed's "Amos Moses." The song highlights Reed's unique ability to masterfully blend country and rock music. To build confidence in taking on Reed's exceptional music style and other greats, use Singing Carrots' Progress statistics to monitor your progress.

So, to become more like Jerry Reed, start with fingerpicking, learn to be articulate, master emotional control, and practice your chest voice. And most importantly, have fun!

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