Singing Guide: Marty Stuart

Singing Guide: Marty Stuart

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

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Marty Stuart's Unique Vocal Style: How to Sing Like Him

Marty Stuart is a country music pioneer known for his traditional style and his skilled guitar playing. In this article, we will explore how to learn singing like Marty Stuart, highlighting his unique vocal technique and songs showcasing it.

Vocal Technique

Marty Stuart's singing style is characterized by his rich baritone voice and his effortless flow of notes. To emulate his singing technique, some essential aspects that any beginner should pay attention are:

  • Breathing: Proper breathing technique is essential in creating the right sound. Check out this breathing article for tips on how to improve your breathing when singing.
  • Voice Register: Knowing how your vocal registers work can help you access different parts of your range with greater ease. You can learn more about voice registers and vocal breaks in this article.
  • Pitch Accuracy and Vibrato: Stuart's effortless flow of notes requires excellent pitch accuracy and control. Singing with vibrato can also give your voice warmth and depth, and you can learn more about it in this article.

Songs to Study

Choosing the right songs to study is essential if you want to learn singing like Marty Stuart. Here are some examples of classic Marty Stuart tunes that showcase his unique vocal style:

  • The Whiskey Ain't Workin': This upbeat duet with Travis Tritt is a perfect example of Stuart's baritone voice. Listen and sing along to this country classic with the lyrics available on Singing Carrots' songbook.
  • Hillbilly Rock: This 90s country hit perfectly captures Marty Stuart's blending of traditional and rockabilly styles. You can find the lyrics and sheet music for this song in the Singing Carrots' songbook.
  • Tempted: While not one of Stuart's biggest hits, this track from his 1991 album "Tempted" showcases his effortless vocal style. You can find the lyrics and sheet music for this song in the Singing Carrots' songbook.

Relevant Singing Carrots Resources

Singing Carrots offers several tools that can help you learn singing like Marty Stuart. Here are some of the most relevant:

  • Vocal Range Test: Marty Stuart's smooth baritone style falls squarely in the middle of the vocal range spectrum. Take the vocal range test to determine your range and how it compares to famous singers, including Stuart.
  • Pitch Training: Marty Stuart's effortless flow of notes requires excellent pitch accuracy. Try Pitch Training, an interactive vocal warm-up with a pitch visualizer that helps you develop your pitch accuracy and agility.
  • Search Songs: Use the search songs feature to find songs with a similar style to Marty Stuart. Filter by vocal range, difficulty, and genre preference to discover new songs to practice and perform.
  • Vocal Health: Make sure you're treating your voice with care by following good vocal health practices. Learn more about how to keep your voice healthy in this article.

Conclusion

Marty Stuart's unique vocal style combines effortless flow of notes, traditional style, and rockabilly. Achieving a similar style requires taking care of basic techniques like breathing, voice registers, pitch accuracy, and vibrato. Singing along with Stuart's songs can help you learn about his style while using Singing Carrots' relevant resources can help you develop your skills.

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