Singing Guide: Joe Dolce
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Joe Dolce is a renowned Australian singer, songwriter, poet, and essayist. He is perhaps best known for his song “Shaddap You Face,” which topped the charts in several countries in the early 1980s. Dolce has a powerful and distinctive voice that conveys a range of emotions and musical influences.
If you want to learn to sing like Joe Dolce, you need to focus on two key aspects of his style: his enunciation and his emotive phrasing. Here are some tips for developing these skills and resources from Singing Carrots that may help you along the way:
Enunciation: Dolce’s enunciation is one of his most distinctive features. He delivers his lyrics with crystal clarity, focusing on each syllable and word. To develop this skill, try singing along to songs with clear and distinct lyrics, like musical theater or classic standards. You can also practice by reciting tongue twisters or doing vocal exercises that focus on articulation.
Emotive Phrasing: Dolce is also a master of emotive phrasing, using his voice to convey a range of emotions in his songs. To develop this skill, focus on singing with emotion and intention, and practice controlling your breath and tone. You can also try listening to some of Joe Dolce’s most popular songs, like “Shaddap You Face,” “If You Want to Be Happy,” and “Pizza Pizza,” and note how he uses his voice to convey different moods and feelings.
Here are some Singing Carrots resources that might be helpful for developing your singing skills and learning Joe Dolce’s style:
- The Vocal Range Test can help you determine your vocal range and determine which Joe Dolce songs are within your range.
- Breath Support exercises are essential for enunciation and emotive phrasing.
- The Pitch Accuracy Test can help you develop your pitch accuracy, one of the most important skills for delivering clear and precise lyrics.
- The Joe Dolce artist page on Singing Carrots is an excellent resource for learning more about Dolce’s life and music.
- The Vocal Pitch Monitor can help you visualize your singing techniques and work on your pitch accuracy.
- The Singing Course is a comprehensive program that covers singing theory and practical tips on technique and performance.
With practice and dedication, you can develop the skills you need to sing like Joe Dolce. Use the resources and tips provided by Singing Carrots to develop your enunciation, emotive phrasing, and overall vocal technique. Good luck on your singing journey!