Singing Guide: Kenny Rogers
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Singer and songwriter Kenny Rogers, whose distinctively husky voice sold more than 100 million records, left us in 2020. He was a country music legend, but his career spanned across various genres, from folk to pop.
Rogers had a unique voice that was both warm and raspy. To learn how to sing like Kenny Rogers, you need to understand his vocal style and develop your skills in mastering his techniques.
- First, listen to Kenny Rogers' most famous songs to get a feel for his style and vocal range.
- Rogers was known for his use of vibrato, which he used to add a sense of emotion to his songs. He also had excellent control over his breath, which allowed him to hold long notes.
- To improve your vocal technique like Kenny Rogers, start with breathing exercises and practice your breath control. Singing exercises that concentrate on your vibrato will help you to develop the same sound as Kenny Rogers.
Try specific exercises on the Singing Carrots site such as the vocal range test, pitch accuracy test, and vocal pitch monitor, to gain more control over your sound.
You can learn a lot from Kenny Rogers about singing in your own unique style. He sang in a smooth, controlled style that had a lot of emotional depth to it. In addition, practice the diaphragmatic breathing exercises, and the Farinelli breathing technique.
Singing Carrots also offers a course especially designed for beginners trying to learn singing, where you can learn the basics of singing in your own voice.
So, to sing like Kenny Rogers, practice breath control, vibrato, and master your own unique style. Remember, with practice and patience, you can develop the skill to sing like Kenny Rogers.
Remember to use Singing Carrots' tools such as the pitch training, vocal range test, and pitch accuracy test exercises, to gain more control over your sound and help you achieve your singing goals.