Singing Guide: Johnny Nash
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Johnny Nash is renowned for his unique singing style, which emanates from his blend of different genres to create a captivating blend of music. From soul to reggae, his music has remained a favorite of many fans. If you're looking to learn how to sing like Johnny Nash, here are some tips and resources for you.
Mastering the Essentials of Singing
Mastering the basics of singing is essential in any style of music, and the same applies to singing like Johnny Nash. You will first need to learn how to breathe correctly and read and interpret music notes. Fortunately, Singing Carrots has several articles that can help you with the basics:
- How to analyze your voice
- Breathing basics
- Breath support
- Open mouth & throat
- Articulation
- Vocal health
- How posture affects your singing
Johnny Nash's Vocal Technique
Johnny Nash's vocals are unique, and this can be attributed to his signature blend of soul and reggae. For instance, he infused his singing with a falsetto voice, something that you can learn too. You can also master the art of transitioning smoothly between notes and blending scales. Here are some Singing Carrots resources to help you improve your technique:
- Voice registers & vocal break
- Contemporary vocal techniques: Heavy modal, Twang, Belting
- Twang: How to Twang Exercise
- Growling: How to Growl Exercise
- Vibrato: Beggars Bounce, Diaphragm Bounce
- Chest Voice/Voice Registers: Singing Comfort Zone
- Voice Registers/Mixed Voice/Voice Break: Voice Break, Mixed Voice
- Nasality: Soft Palate, Stop Sounding Nasal
- Chest Voice/Voice Registers: Chest Voice Explained
Songs to Practice
Johnny Nash's iconic songs provide an excellent opportunity to practice and hone your singing skills. Listening, interpreting, and singing along can improve your technique significantly. Here are some popular Johnny Nash songs:
- I Can See Clearly Now
- Hold Me Tight
- Stir It Up
- Tears on My Pillow
- My Merry-Go-Round
Singing Carrots has an extensive songbook with over 5000 songs from different genres that you can use to explore and practice your singing: