Singing Guide: Lawrence Wheat

Singing Guide: Lawrence Wheat

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

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Lawrence Wheat is a highly accomplished gospel singer, songwriter, and choir director. His soulful style has inspired many decades of performers and has helped make gospel music become more mainstream. In order to learn to sing like him, you will need to master the following techniques and skills:

  • Vocal Range: One of the key components to Lawrence Wheat's style is his vocal range. He is known for his ability to effortlessly move from a deep, resonating low note to a piercing high note. To achieve this, you can take the Singing Carrots Vocal Range Test. Once you have identified your range, you can use the Singing Carrots Song Book to find gospel songs that match your vocal range.
  • Breathing Basics: Lawrence Wheat's gospel style requires a lot of air support. To master his technique, you will need to master the basics of breathing. Singing Carrots has a comprehensive guide to the basics of breathing properly while singing.
  • Passive Breathing: When singing gospel music, it is important to understand the concept of passive breathing. This allows you to maintain a steady flow of air while singing same notes continuously. Singing Carrots has an article on passive breathing that can help you master this technique.
  • Open Throat: To produce soulful, resonant notes like Wheat, it is essential to keep your throat, particularly the back of your mouth, open. This allows more air to pass through your vocal cords and produces a fuller, more authentic sound. An article on Open Mouth & Throat by Singing Carrots will provide you a great insight on this.
  • Song Interpretation: Lawrence Wheat's training in gospel music has influenced his style and approach to singing. By learning specific songs and focusing on his gospel roots, you can begin to understand his vocal interpretation. Singing Carrots 'How to Learn a Song Effectively' article provides great insights on how to effectively learn and interpret songs.
  • Performance Tips: Finally, to sing like Lawrence Wheat, it is essential to have strong performance skills. The Singing Carrots resource has numerous resources on this topic, with articles and videos on overcoming stage fright, performing on stage, and relaxing via breathing.

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