Singing Guide: Outlaws
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
If you're looking to learn singing like the Outlaws, there are a few techniques and songs to keep in mind.
Firstly, the Outlaws were known for their distinctive country rock sound with a heavy emphasis on harmonies. A key vocal technique used by the Outlaws is blending of voices. To achieve this, you should practice singing with others. Listening to a lot of country rock music and Outlaws songs in particular can help you to find the right blend in your voice. Here are some practical advice:
- Warm up your voice: It is important to do a vocal warm up before singing. You can use our 3 Minute Warm Up video to guide you.
- Work on your pitch accuracy: Singing in tune is crucial to achieving the Outlaws' sound. Use our Pitch Accuracy Test to assess your pitch accuracy.
- Pay attention to your breathing: Breathing is a critical part of singing and maintaining good breath control can help you to sing longer phrases without getting exhausted. You can learn more about breathing techniques and exercises in our Breathing Basics article and Breath Support article.
- Learn to control your voice registers: The Outlaws typically use a mix of chest voice and mixed voice, and also use falsetto to create unique harmonies. You can learn more about voice registers in our Voice Registers & Vocal Break article and Chest Voice Explained video.
- Incorporate vibrato: Vibrato is a slight pitch variation that adds character to your singing voice. You can learn more about vibrato in our Singing with Vibrato article and use our Beggars Bounce and Diaphragm Bounce exercises to practice it.
Some songs that showcase the Outlaws' vocals include "Greensleeves", "Green Grass and High Tides", "There Goes Another Love Song", and "Ghost Riders in the Sky". You can use our Song Search tool to find other songs that fit your vocal range and genre preference.
Remember that singing like the Outlaws will require practice and dedication. Using Singing Carrots' resources and practicing regularly will help you to develop your voice and achieve your singing goals.