Singing Guide: Joe Nichols
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Joe Nichols is a well-respected artist in country music. His music style and voice encapsulate an authenticity and purity that have catapulted him to great fame and success in the country music industry. Nichols typically employs a breathy, smooth and controlled style that remains very musical while delivering his songs with great power.
A great way to emulate Joe Nichol's voice is to perfect chest-voice singing, which he commonly employs. To achieve this, use Singing Carrots' chest voice exercises, particularly the chest voice explained video and the singing comfort zone video. These will help you develop a naturally rich chest-voice, which is perfect for belting.
However, it's not enough to simply belt out powerful notes. Nichols-style requires extra control and nuance, precisely hitting the notes and employing the correct pitch control. Singing - Pitch Training and Vocal Range Test are excellent resources for improving your pitch and overall range. Additionally, the vocal pitch monitor allows you to visualize accurately how you're hitting the notes.
Finally, articulation and voice registers adjustment are essential for copying Nichols' vocal style. Ensure your mouth and throat are open while singing. You can learn more about this with Singing Carrots' thorough open mouth and throat article. Practice your onsets and offset with the glottal onset exercise, and your breathing control with the farinelli breathing exercise.
In conclusion, with proper training and technique, you can learn to sing like Joe Nichols. Begin by building a naturally rich chest voice and continue to work on pitch control, articulation, voice registers, and breathing. Use Singing Carrots' resources wisely and practice regularly, and you'll soon be singing like Joe Nichols himself.