Singing Guide: Johnny Burnette Trio
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Johnny Burnette was an American singer and songwriter known for his rockabilly style, with hits as "You're Sixteen" and "The Train Kept A-Rollin".
To sing like Johnny Burnette, you need to develop the twang technique. This vocal projection produces a characteristic nasal sound that adds a lot of energy and drive to rock and country songs. In addition, Burnette had a strong chest voice and often used falsetto to enhance the dramatic effect in his performances.
To start developing your twang, try the How to Twang Exercise from Singing Carrots. This video breaks down the technique and offers practical exercises to develop it further.
Once you have a grasp of the technique, try singing along to some of Johnny Burnette's classic songs, such as "Honey Hush" or "Rockabilly Boogie". By replicating Burnette's energy, dynamics, and vocal techniques you will get close to his unique sound.
To improve your vocal range and precision, try the Pitch accuracy test and the Pitch Training provided by Singing Carrots. These tools will help you to perceive and reproduce pitch more accurately.
To learn more about the techniques used by Burnette and other rockabilly legends, check out the Singing Carrots article on Contemporary vocal techniques: Heavy modal, Twang, Belting where you can explore different styles and their unique vocal characteristics.
Don't forget to take care of your vocal health! Follow the advice from Singing Carrots in the article on Vocal health, which offers essential tips for maintaining a healthy voice and avoiding common vocal injuries.
By using the Singing Carrots vocal tools and following the tips on vocal health, you will be on your way to becoming a top-class rockabilly singer like Johnny Burnette!