Singing Guide: John Wimber

Singing Guide: John Wimber

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

Are you a beginner or advanced singer?

John Wimber was an American born Canadian musician, singer-songwriter, and pastor. He was widely known for his unique style of Christian music and his passionate dedication to spreading the gospel through his music. He is a great example of a gospel musician who is well known for their sound.

Many people aspire to sing like Wimber. To learn to sing like John Wimber, you need to focus on your breath support and learn to control your vocal cords. Wimber's unique style comes from his use of his vocal registers and vibrato. You can enhance your singing by working on the following skills:

  • Breathing Basics
  • Voice Registers
  • Vibrato
  • Articulation
  • Warm-Ups
  • Posture
  • Emotion control

Breathing Techniques:

Breath support is vital to your singing success. The basics of breath support include active and passive breathing, using your diaphragm properly, and avoiding constrictions.

To practice breathing exercises, use the Farinelli breathing video.

Voice Registers:

Understanding voice registers will enable you to control your voice better. Wimber's style is heavily influenced by his use of chest voice and mixed voice. To learn more about this technique, watch the videos on Chest Voice and Voice Registers Explained.

Vibrato:

Vibrato is used in singing to enhance your vocal performance. Learning how to use vibrato will allow you to improve your sound. Watch the Singing With Vibrato video on Singing Carrots.

Articulation:

Articulation is important in singing to make sure your words are understood. Finger Bite is an excellent video for learning this skill.

Warm-Ups:

Starting your singing sessions with warm-ups can make a real difference. Three-Minute Warm-up is an excellent video to get you started.

Posture:

Proper posture is essential to help your vocal cords function correctly. The Good Singing Posture video can help you to achieve proper posture in your singing.

Emotion control:

Stage fright is a common problem among new singers. Relaxing Breath is an exercise that will help you learn to manage your emotions while performing.

Singing like John Wimber requires practice and dedication. However, with the right skills, you too can develop your unique sound. Use the Vocal Range Test to determine your vocal range and search for songs that match your vocal range in the Song Search section on Singing Carrots. The Vocal Pitch Monitor will help you see the sung notes on a virtual piano, and the course Singing for Beginners will help you learn all the skills mentioned above in-depth. So start practicing and soon you will achieve your desired sound!

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