Singing Guide: John McCormack

Singing Guide: John McCormack

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

Are you a beginner or advanced singer?

John McCormack was a renowned Irish tenor, he was born in 1884. McCormack was known for his unique technical skill, he had a natural, unforced technique.

If you want to learn to sing like John McCormack, here are some tips:

  1. Sing with good posture- stand up straight with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Practice breathing- Proper breathing is essential for singing. Check out Singing Carrots Breathing Basics article for a detailed explanation of breathing exercises.
  3. Practice your range- One of John McCormack's specialties was his ability to hit high notes with ease. Use Singing Carrots Vocal Range Test to determine your range, and work on enhancing it.
  4. Work on your diction- enunciate your words clearly so that your audience can understand you. The Singing Carrots Articulation article has great tips on mastering diction.
  5. Practice vibrato- John McCormack was known for his smooth vibrato style. The Singing Carrots article on how to Sing with Vibrato has great advice on mastering this technique.

To learn songs that showcase John McCormack's unique style, check out these resourceful links:

  1. Listen to "Danny Boy" and "The Star of the County Down", two classic Irish songs that McCormack was famous for singing.
  2. Check out Singing Carrots Songbook to find sheet music, lyrics, and chords for these classic songs. Search songs by vocal range and see if there's a song that suits your skill level.
  3. Singing Carrots Vocal Pitch Monitor is a useful tool to help practice your vibrato, and get instant feedback. Vocal Pitch Monitor is useful to monitor your voice and get a sense of your pitch accuracy.

Hopefully, these practical tips and Singing Carrots resources will help you to develop a technical skill similar to that of John McCormack.

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