Singing Guide: Maury Yeston
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Maury Yeston's breathtaking vocal style is a must-study for singers. Known for his extensive songwriting and composing for theater, his music features an expansive range. Yeston writes melodies that dance up the scales, encouraging singers to take their vocal ranges to the next level.
To improve your vocal range, try Singing Carrots' Vocal Range Test . It's an incredibly interactive, accurate tool for assessing your range and comparing it to recordings of other great singers.
Yeston's vocal technique is highlighted in his song "Unusual Way". The song showcases his knack for hitting high notes without belting and using vibrato tastefully to keep the melody moving forward. Also useful is Yeston’s “New Words” which emphasizes how breath control permeates the entire singing process and should never be neglected.
For more resources to improve vocal control, check out Singing Carrot's Breathing Basics, Active and Passive Breathing, and Breath Support articles. These highlight breath control exercises to improve singing. Meanwhile, how to use Twang, Vibrato, Belting, and Heavy Modal vocal techniques can be learned from the Contemporary Vocal Techniques articles accompanied by the videos on humming, sustain vocal, and twang sound exercises.
Finally, Singing Carrots' immersive songbook is the perfect tool to find new songs for your range. With over 5000 famous singers vocal ranges included, vocalists can easily find songs that suit their range and genre preferences.
To grow your voice and learn to sing like Yeston, focus on perfecting your breath control with Singing Carrots’ warm-ups. If you stick to it, practice, and dedication will bridge the gap between a good singer and a memorable one.