Singing Guide: Luther Ingram
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Luther Ingram is considered the King of "wiping your tears" soul music, the kind of music that comes directly from the soul and touches the hearts of people. Luther Ingram used his deep, resonant voice to great effect with his smooth and emotive ballads.
One of his most famous songs is "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right." His vocal technique is based on phrasing, rhythm, and tonal quality. His smooth tones and ability to express emotions are some of his unique vocal techniques.
If you want to learn how to sing like Luther Ingram, there are a few practical steps and resources you can follow.
- Take the vocal range test on Singing Carrots to determine your range. This will help you to identify the most comfortable vocal range for your voice and will help you to choose the right Luther Ingram song to learn.
- Focus on the basics of breathing with the help of Singing Carrots resources. Start with the articles that explain the basics of breathing, such as the "Breathing basics" article and the "Breath support" article. Use the Farinelli breathing exercise video to warm up before singing.
- To improve your phrasing, work on your articulation and dynamics with the "Finger Bite" video. Singing with vibrato is an essential component of his vocal technique. The "Beggars Bounce" and "Diaphragm Bounce" videos will help you to achieve a natural vibrato.
- To help train your ear for pitch accuracy, use Singing Carrots' Pitch accuracy test, and pay attention to his melodies. Ballads are slow and emotive, so you must focus on controlling your emotions and putting the right emotion into your singing.
- Incorporate Luther Ingram's unique vocal techniques into your practice routine, but don't forget those basics of singing. Singing Carrots' "How to learn a song effectively" article will help you to learn and memorize the lyrics.
In conclusion, Luther Ingram had a unique voice, and his legacy lives on today through his music. To learn how to sing like Luther Ingram, start with the basics of breathing, practice vocal exercises, and work on incorporating those unique vocal techniques. Use the resources provided by Singing Carrots to develop your singing skills and learn more about the art of singing.