Singing Guide: Joe Jackson
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Joe Jackson is a British singer and songwriter who has been active in the music world since the late 1970s. He is known for his unique approach to multiple genres, including pop, rock, and jazz, and for his thought-provoking lyrics and melodies.
In this article, we'll explore some of Joe Jackson's vocal techniques, as well as some of his most popular songs that showcase these techniques. We'll also provide some practical advice and relevant resources from Singing Carrots to help you learn singing like Joe Jackson.
- Joe Jackson's use of articulation to convey meaning and emotion in his lyrics.
- Joe Jackson's use of vibrato to add depth and emotion to his vocals.
- Joe Jackson's use of twang to add a bright, edgy quality to the voice.
One of Joe Jackson's most popular songs is "Is She Really Going Out With Him?", which features his signature combination of pop, rock and jazz elements. The song prominently showcases his use of articulation and vibrato, as well as his talent for crafting catchy melodies and arrangements. Another of his notable hits is "Steppin' Out", which features a smooth, jazzy vocal style that highlights his use of vibrato and his ability to convey a sense of cool detachment.
To learn more about Joe Jackson's music and vocal techniques, check out Singing Carrots' resources on Pop/Jazz vs Classical singing, Breath support, Open mouth & throat, Singing with intuition, skills, emotion, and thinking, Contemporary vocal techniques: Heavy modal, Twang, Belting, and Singing with Vibrato.
Additionally, Singing Carrots' Vocal range test and Pitch accuracy test can help you better understand your own vocal abilities, and Singing Carrots' Pitch Training can help you work on your pitch accuracy.
By incorporating some of Joe Jackson's vocal techniques into your own singing and making use of Singing Carrots' helpful resources, you can learn to sing like this talented and versatile musician.