Singing Guide: Johnny Tremain
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
If you want to learn how to sing like Johnny Tremain, it's important to know that this character comes from the historical novel "Johnny Tremain" written by Esther Forbes. Johnny Tremain is portrayed as a young man with a tenor vocal range. As he is a fictional character, we cannot study his voice or technique. Instead, we can look to the historical context of the book for inspiration.
During the time of the book (1774) there were no microphones or amplifiers, so singers needed to rely on natural projection. To improve your vocal projection, try the Vocal Pitch Monitor tool on Singing Carrots. It allows you to visualize the notes you're singing and ensure that you are singing at the right pitch, which in turn can help with proper projection.
It might also be helpful to improve your breath control. One way to strengthen your breathing is with the Farinelli Breathing exercise video found in the resources section above. It can help improve your volume, stamina, and stability.
Johnny Tremain is described as patriotic and a leader, so when you're singing songs with similar themes, make sure to express the emotion and passion in your performance. You can learn more about singing with emotion by reading the "Singing with intuition, skills, emotion, and thinking" article on Singing Carrots.
To develop your mixed voice, try the Mixed Voice video on the Singing Carrots YouTube channel. Additionally, check out the "Voice Registers & Vocal break" article for tips on how to improve your vocal range.
Overall, to learn how to sing like Johnny Tremain, develop your vocal projection, breath control, mixed voice, and expressiveness. Use Singing Carrots' resources like the Vocal Pitch Monitor, Farinelli Breathing exercise video, and Mixed Voice video to improve your skills. Good luck!