Learning to Sing Like Little Eva

Little Eva was a popular American pop and soul music singer in the 1960s. She was best known for her hit song “The Loco-Motion,” which shot her to fame and made her a teen idol. Her powerful, soulful voice and unique vocal style made her stand out in a crowded music scene. In this article, we'll explore how to learn to sing like Little Eva by breaking down her vocal technique and exploring her signature songs.

Vocal Technique:

• Breathing: Eva's singing is made unique by her emphatic breathing technique. She takes deep breaths in between phrases, which give her songs their unique sound. To learn this technique yourself, check out Singing Carrots' article on Breath Support.
• Twang: Little Eva's voice is characterized by a twangy quality. Twang is a vocal resonance technique that originates in the nasal cavity, and it's often used in country or rock music to get a bright, nasal tone. If you want to learn how to master this technique, check out Singing Carrots' Twang Exercise video.
• Growling: Growling is another vocal technique that can be heard in Eva's songs. It's a gritty, rough sound that's created by vibrating the vocal cords in a certain way. To learn how to incorporate vocal distortion and growling into your music, take a look at Singing Carrots' Vocal Distortion video.

Special songs by Little Eva:

• "The Loco-Motion": Eva's signature song is an upbeat, catchy pop song that's perfect for getting people on their feet and dancing. The song features a simple melody and a memorable chorus that sticks in your head. To learn how to sing this song like Eva, check out Singing Carrots' Pitch Accuracy Test.
• "Keep Your Hands Off My Baby": This song by Little Eva is notable for the way she uses her voice to convey emotion. She employs a mixture of heavy emotion and twang to deliver a powerful and moving performance. If you want to perfect your emotional singing style, check out Singing Carrots' Sing with Emotion article.
• "Let's Turkey Trot": This song is another upbeat, catchy pop song that's perfect for getting people dancing. Eva's twangy, rhythmic delivery gives the song its distinctive sound. To learn how to sing this song like Eva, take a look at Singing Carrots' Pitch Training exercises.

Practical Advice:

• Warm up your voice before singing. Singing Carrots' 3 Minute Warm Up video is a good place to start.
• Practice your breathing techniques to get the same emphatic sound in-between phases that Eva achieves.
• Record yourself singing so you can listen back and adjust your technique as needed.

All in all, to sing like Eva, you'll need to practice breathing performance, twang, and emotional character in your songs. Using Singing Carrots resources, including video exercises, articles, and tools like Vocal Range Test, you can practice and develop the skills necessary to master her unique sound.