Singing Guide: Pin Up Girl
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Are you fascinated by Pin-Up girls? Do you want to learn how to sing like some of the most iconic Pin-Up girls of all time? There are many famous Pin-Up girls, but today we will focus on three: Betty Grable, Marilyn Monroe, and Rita Hayworth.
Betty Grable was a successful actress and singer in the 1940s. Her unique voice was versatile, and she could sing anything from ballads to novelty songs. Her vocal technique was largely untrained, but her voice was very bright, clear, and had a youthful sound.
Marilyn Monroe was also a famous actress and singer from the 1950s. She had a very breathy, sensual singing style that was part of her iconic persona. She was a great interpreter of ballads and had a vocal range that helped her achieve this style.
Rita Hayworth was a singing and dancing phenomenon in the 1940s. Her unique vocal style was fiery and seductive, and she could sing anything from ballads to upbeat jazz tunes. Her voice was smoky, rich and full of resonance.
To learn to sing like these iconic Pin-Up girls, start by analyzing your voice. Use Singing Carrots' Vocal Range Test to determine your range and compare it to these legendary singers. Once you have your range, you can start to explore these singers' songs that showcase their unique vocal techniques.
For Betty Grable, try singing "Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend". This song is a great example of Betty's clear and bright vocal sound.
For Marilyn Monroe, try singing "I Wanna Be Loved By You." This song showcases Marilyn's breathy and sensual singing style.
For Rita Hayworth, try singing "Put The Blame On Mame". This song is a great example of Rita's powerful and seductive vocal style.
To perfect your Pin-Up girl sound, it's important to work on your breathing technique using Singing Carrots' Breathing Basics guide. You can also practice warm-up exercises such as the Farinelli Breathing Exercise to build endurance and control your breathing.
Pay attention to your posture while singing using Singing Carrots' guide on How Posture Affects Your Singing. Make sure that you open your mouth and throat wide while singing, as described in the guide Why to Open Mouth & Throat While Singing.
Practicing articulation and vibrato with the Singing Carrots' exercises Finger Bite and Singing with Vibrato will help you add nuance and character to your voice.
Remember to avoid constrictions and to develop good breath support as they can help minimize vocal strain and fatigue. Use Singing Carrots' guide on avoiding constrictions and Breath Support to improve your technique.
By incorporating these practical Singing Carrots resources, you'll be on your way to singing like some of the most iconic Pin-Up girls of all time!