Singing Guide: Mungo Jerry

Singing Guide: Mungo Jerry

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

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Mungo Jerry is an English singer-songwriter most famous for his hit song, 'In the Summertime', which sold over 30 million copies worldwide in 1970.

To learn singing like Mungo Jerry, it is essential to understand his unique vocal technique, which is characterized by a distinct timbre and a laid-back, almost lazy delivery. Mungo Jerry's songs often feature a strong emphasis on rhythm and a focus on simple, catchy melodies.

To start on the path towards sounding like Mungo Jerry, it's crucial to take the Vocal Range Test on Singing Carrots to identify your vocal range and discover which of his songs are most in line with your individual style. Then, proceed to the Pitch Accuracy Test and the Pitch Training program to improve your pitch.

Mungo Jerry's singing style is best suited to a pop/rock genre. Therefore, it is also recommended to learn more about Pop/Jazz vs Classical singing.

Mungo Jerry's unique vocal style is his bending of the note's pitch between his chest and head voice, which can create a unique sound. To achieve this effect, singers should practice using their voice chest voice and head voice, which can be learned in the Voice Registers & Vocal Break article.

The Breathing Basics, Breath Support, and Open Mouth & Throat articles and the Farinelli Breathing exercise can help you learn proper breathing techniques, which are essential when singing in Mungo Jerry's laid-back vocal style, and avoiding consctrictions.

Mungo Jerry's songs also frequently use vocal distortion techniques, which can be learned from the Contemporary Vocal Techniques: Heavy Modal, Twang, Belting and Vocal Distortion & Growling articles and exercise videos.

Singers can learn more about how to articulate their words clearly with Articulation, which is essential in Mungo Jerry's songs.

To fully embody Mungo Jerry's unique vocal style, consider taking the Singing Carrots' 21-lesson educational singing course. This course covers singing theory and practical tips, including how to improve vocal technique, learn new songs, and develop your stage presence.

In summary, by understanding Mungo Jerry's unique vocal style, taking Singing Carrots' vocal range and pitch accuracy tests, learning proper breathing, articulation, and contemporary vocal techniques, and taking the educational singing course, you can begin to master singing like Mungo Jerry.

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