Singing Guide: Ordinary Days

Singing Guide: Ordinary Days

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

Are you a beginner or advanced singer?

If you want to learn to sing like the cast of Ordinary Days, there are a few things you can do to get started. The musical is known for its upbeat, contemporary songs that require great vocal control and range. Here are some practical steps you can take to get there:

Analyze your voice

Before you begin, it's important to know your voice type and range. Take our vocal range test to determine your vocal type and range. Knowing your range will help you focus on the right songs and exercises to help you reach your goals.

Improve your breath support

Your breath is the foundation of your singing voice, so it's important to have strong breath support. Check out our breathing basics article to learn exercises that can help you control your breath and take deeper, more efficient breaths.

Open your mouth and throat

To reach high notes and deliver powerful performances, you must learn to open your mouth and throat. Check out our Open mouth and throat article to learn exercises that will help you open up your voice.

Focus on your pitch accuracy

The songs in Ordinary Days are known for their intricate melodies and harmonies, which require excellent pitch accuracy. Take our Pitch accuracy test to see how accurate your pitch is, and check out our Pitch Training section to learn exercises that can help you improve your pitch.

Warm up your voice

Before you start singing, it's important to warm up your voice. Check our 3 Minute Warm Up and also see the Farinelli Breathing video, which highlights exercises that can help you get ready to sing.

Learn to sing with emotion

The songs in Ordinary Days are full of emotion and require excellent vocal control. Check out our Singing with intuition, skills, emotion, and thinking article to learn how to sing with emotion and how it can help you connect with your audience.

Songs

Finally, to learn to sing like the cast of Ordinary Days, you should study and practice their music. Here are some great options to start with:

  • "Don't Wanna Be Here" – a playful and energetic duet between Warren and Deb that requires good range and pitch accuracy.
  • "Favorite Places" – a solo number for Deb that showcases her bright, clear voice and vocal control.
  • "I'm Trying" – another Deb solo that requires excellent breath support and emotional intensity.
  • "Beautiful" – a Warren solo that requires strong articulation and dynamic range.

Conclusion

Learning to sing like the cast of Ordinary Days takes time and effort, but by following these steps and using the resources provided by Singing Carrots, you can improve your vocal skills and achieve your singing goals. With practice and persistence, you can become a stronger, more confident singer.

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