Vocal Technique

Johnny Adams had a smooth, soulful voice characterized by his ability to deliver emotional performances with ease. To emulate his vocal technique, focus on developing your breath control and diaphragm support.

Try to practice singing with your mouth and throat open, as this will create the warm and resonant sound Johnny Adams was known for.

Additionally, it's important to understand the concept of voice registers and the vocal break. Johnny Adams was adept at using his chest voice, head voice, and mixed voice to create powerful and expressive performances.

Relevant Singing Carrots Resources

• To improve your breath control, check out this breath support article on Singing Carrots.
• For tips on using your open mouth and throat while singing, read this open mouth & throat article.
• If you need help understanding voice registers, vocal break and mixed voice, this voice registers & vocal break article can help.
• Singing Carrots offers vocal training tools such as Vocal Pitch Monitor and Pitch Training which may be used to improve diaphragm support, VOX consistency and intonation.

Song Selection

Johnny Adams was known for his covers of soul classics such as 'Reconsider Me' and 'Release Me'. Pick a song that contains a lot of sustained notes and incorporates both chest and head voice.

Once you've learned the song, take the time to study Johnny Adams' unique phrasing and vocal interpretations.

Conclusion

Johnny Adams was a unique and talented singer that had a profound influence on the soul music genre. Emulating his vocal technique is no easy feat, but with dedication and hard work, it's definitely achievable. Remember to focus on your breath control, open mouth, and register transitions, and use Singing Carrots' vocal training resources to get you there.