Singing Guide: Red Rocks Worship
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Red Rocks Worship is an American worship band formed in 2005 and based at the Red Rocks Church in Lakewood, Colorado. Their musical style incorporates pop, rock, and contemporary Christian music that reflects the diversity and passion of the choir, who consist of dozens of vocalists and instrumentalists. An essential ingredient in learning to sing like Red Rocks Worship is the willingness to experiment with a range of techniques and to find what works best for your voice.
Breathing Techniques
One of the first things to focus on when learning to sing like Red Rocks Worship is breathing technique. This involves learning to breathe correctly and taking deep breaths from your diaphragm, and holding them for as long as possible. Check out our breathing basics article for guidance on breathing techniques.
Vocal Warm-Ups
Vocal warm-ups are essential for preparing your voice, and they make a significant difference to singing technique and tone quality. Try out our pitch training exercises to practice your vocal warm-ups and stretch your vocal cords.
Vocal Range
Red Rocks Worship's vocal range is wide, with songs ranging from soft hymn-like pieces to high-energy, uplifting anthems. Take our vocal range test to determine your range, thereby learning when you are in your comfort zone and when you are not.
Articulation Techniques
Red Rocks Worship's vocalists are precise in their enunciation and pronunciation, enabling them to make each word crystal clear. Check out our articulation article to help you improve your diction and pronunciation while singing.
Phrasing Techniques
Red Rocks Worship's vocalists use a variety of phrasing techniques, which makes their delivery style unique. Experiment with a range of techniques for breathing, phrasing, and pausing to add more variation to your singing performance. Check out our blog on Singing with intuition, skills, emotion, and thinking to find a detailed guide on phrasing techniques.
Emotion and Vocal Techniques
Red Rocks Worship's music is loaded with emotion that comes from their vocal techniques and delivery skills. To move your audience with your singing, it is crucial to add more emotion to your vocals. Check out our Singing with intuition, skills, emotion, and thinking article for guidance on adding emotion to your singing performance.
Vocal Health
Ensure that you protect your voice by taking care of it physically and mentally. Check out our vocal health article for tips and habits that will help you promote vocal health.
Songs to Practice On
Here are some of the songs that prominently show Red Rocks Worship's distinctive vocal techniques:
- "Echo the Son"
- "Love Changes Everything"
- "Not Afraid"
- "Fill This Place"
- "How Great Your Love Is"
- "Nobody Like You"
- "Underneath My Feet"
Singing Carrots Resources
To enhance your singing and improve on the techniques of Red Rocks Worship, leverage the following Singing Carrots resources:
- Vocal range test - to help determine your vocal range
- Pitch accuracy test - to help improve pitch accuracy
- Vocal Pitch Monitor - allows you to see your sung notes on a virtual piano
- Pitch Training - includes interactive vocal warm-ups and exercises for range and agility
- Search songs by vocal range - to find songs that match your vocal range, difficulty, and genre preference
- Artist vocal ranges - to discover vocal ranges of over 5000 famous singers
- Educational singing course - comprehensive beginner's course that covers vocals, technique, musicianship, and more