Singing Guide: Rachel Unthank
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Rachel Unthank's unique voice has garnered her quite the following in the British folk scene. Her music is tied to the traditional style of singing with the delicate instrumentation of the Unthanks band. There are a few aspects of Unthank's singing that stand out.
- One unique aspect of Unthank's voice is her breathy tone quality, which is achieved through the gentle and informed application of breath support and an open throat.
- Unthank's pitch accuracy is also exceptional, which is a result of her extensive vocal training and constant vocal practice.
- Furthermore, her phrasing and use of dynamics highlight her ability to convey deep emotions, and thus, connect with the audience.
To learn singing like Rachel Unthank, it is important to start with understanding voice types and analyzing your own voice. Reading Singing Carrot's articles on analyzing your voice, breath support, and open mouth and throat might be valuable. Learners should also focus on sustaining vowels, practicing legato phrasing, and enhancing their long-distance breath control.
Rachel Unthank’s song catalogue has a number of songs that showcase her unique vocal technique. Her performance of a classic song called "Nobody Sang", a rendition of "Magpie", and her song "Last" demonstrate Unthank's technique of breath control, phrasing, and emotional connection with her audience.
Singing Carrots offers various resources to assist aspiring singers in learning Rachel Unthank's techniques. The vocal range test can help learners determine their vocal capabilities and matching it against Rachel Unthank’s vocal range. The Singing Carrots Pitch Training tool can help aspiring singers enhance their pitch accuracy, and the Vocal Pitch Monitor can help monitor their progress. The Song search tool can help singers find songs that match their vocal range and level of difficulty, while the vocal ranges of Famous Singers tool can help learners to see how Unthank's vocal range compare with their favourite vocalists.
Finally, starting with the education singing course at Singing Carrots can offer individuals the basic knowledge to develop their vocal technique. Building a foundation in breathing, voice control, and vocalization techniques like twang will also aid aspirants in achieving vocal control. Singing Carrots also offers practical tips on stage fright management, good posture, and voice care.
By utilizing Singing Carrots’ extensive resources and perfecting Rachel Unthank's unique vocal technique, you can master voice control, connect deeply with your audience, and create unforgettable performances.