Singing Guide: Phill McHugh

Singing Guide: Phill McHugh

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

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Phill McHugh is a renowned country music singer best known for his hit songs such as “A Woman Does Too,” “Color Me Gone,” and “Goodbye Says It All.” In this article, we'll explain how to learn singing like Phill McHugh.

McHugh has a unique vocal technique that can be emulated by following these steps. Firstly, determine your voice type. Read Voice types to learn more. After that, take the Vocal range test to measure your vocal range and compare it with McHugh's. You can then search for songs that match your vocal range using the Song search tool.

To sing like McHugh, focus on breath support and active breathing. Read Breathing basics and Breath support for more guidance. Vocal registers and the vocal break are essential to this style, so go through Voice registers & vocal break to gain a better understanding.

To sing with clarity and avoid constrictions, check out Articulation and Avoiding constrictions. For songs with pop/Jazz style, “Pop/Jazz vs Classical singing” provides extensive guidelines.

McHugh uses contemporary vocal techniques such as heavy modal, twang, and belting. Watch the accompanying videos on Twang and Growling to understand the techniques better. Chest Voice/Voice Registers also provides vocal training. Use the Pitch Training tool to hone your singing abilities, and measure your pitch accuracy using the Pitch accuracy test.

To improve song learning, read How to learn a song effectively. For performance-related tips, check out Tips for performing on stage and How to overcome stage fright.

Additionally, be sure to monitor your progress using Progress statistics and take the Singing course to understand the theoretical aspects of singing.

With these tips and tools, you can learn to sing like Phill McHugh. Recommended song selections to showcase your newfound vocal abilities include "A Woman Does Too," "Color Me Gone," and "Goodbye Says It All." Best of luck on your vocal journey!

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