Singing Guide: Nine (2003 Broadway Musical)
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
The musical Nine is about a film director's midlife crisis as he approaches 40. The storyline is based on the Italian movie 8 1/2 that debuted in 1963.
One of the standout performers in the cast was Antonio Banderas, who starred as Guido Contini. Banderas has a remarkable combination of technically sound singing ability, superb interpretation, and strong emotional expression. His style of singing ranges from a baritone with a resonant sound to an energetic, high-pitched belt.
If you desire to learn how to sing like Antonio Banderas in Nine, here are a few articles that are worth reading to develop your singing technique:
- Put it into practice, learn a song effectively: The Writing on the Wall, performed by Antonio Banderas in the musical Nine, has a slow romantic rhythm that would be perfect for new singers.
- Vocal range test: The first step in engaging in a singing practice routine is knowing your vocal range. Take the Singing Carrots range test to determine your limits.
- Resist singing out of tune: Singing accurately is critical in learning to sing like Antonio. The Singing Carrots pitch accuracy test ensures that your aim is right on the mark.
- Pitch training: Brush up your singing chops and make the most of your existing vocal range. The Singing Carrots Pitch Training program has a wealth of exercises, games, and warm-up routines that can help improve your overall pitch control.
Put your newfound theoretical knowledge into practice with these exercises:
- Warm-up starter: Get your vocal cords ready with a humming exercise using this Farinelli breathing guide.
- Pitch dynamics: Build chest resonance, mixed voice, and voice register with the singing comfort zone exercise.
- Voice breaks & mixed voice: Mixed voice is a crucial point in learning how to sing seamlessly through all voice ranges. Watch this Mixed Voice and Voice Break Video for practical tips on how to use it.
- Belting: Belting is a valuable technique for carrying forth emotion and is an extremely vital characteristic of Antonio's singing style in Nine. Learn more about presenting "twang" when performing heavy belts by watching The Best Exercise on How to TWANG without Hurt Your Vocal Cords.
- Breathing/ sustain: Singing with minimal breath support can lead to constriction. Improving breath support is covered in our training to facilitate a rock-solid foundation for your voice. Practice the Sustain Vocal on Singing Carrots to improve your breathing ability during singing.
- Vibrato and Staccato: Playback famous vocalists, derive their vibrato, and precisely replicate their vibrato using our app. Learn more by watching Beggars Bounce and Diaphragm Bounce videos.
- Pitch variations: Articulate each word crisply and appropriately with the finger bite articulation exercise.
- Nasality: Observe and amplify your soft palate, preventing your nasal voice by watching this Soft Palate and Stop Sounding Nasal Exercise.
- Onset-offset: Learn how to prevent throat strain during singing with the Glottal Onset Exercise.
- Posture: Utilize vocals with perfect posture by practicing tips from the Good Singing Posture tutorial.
- Performing: Tips on how to perform stage-how to control emotion while singing. Learn by watching Relaxing Breath and Stage Tips videos.
Learning to sing like Antonio Banderas in Nine is achievable with Singing Carrots. With this knowledge and these resources at your disposal, you can fine-tune your skills and start singing like the best in no time.