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Singing Guide: Reinhard Mey
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Vocal Techniques
To sound like Reinhard Mey, it's important to work on the following techniques:
- Breathing: Reinhard Mey's singing is characterized by long phrases and sustained notes, which require good breath control. Check out Singing Carrots' article on breath support and practice the Farinelli Breathing exercise to improve your breath capacity.
- Vibrato: Reinhard Mey uses a natural and subtle vibrato to add warmth and emotion to his singing. Check out the Singing with Vibrato article for more information and examples.
- Pitch accuracy: Reinhard Mey's singing is very precise, with a great sense of pitch. Practice the Pitch accuracy test to improve your pitch accuracy and the Pitch Training tool to work on your intonation.
- Articulation: Reinhard Mey's lyrics are very important, so clear articulation is key. Check out the Articulation article and practice the Finger Bite exercise to improve your diction.
Iconic Songs
Here are some of Reinhard Mey's most iconic songs that showcase his vocal style:
- Über den Wolken: This song is probably Reinhard Mey's most famous one, with its beautiful melody and poetic lyrics. It's a perfect example of his warm and smooth singing style, with a delicate vibrato that adds emotion to the song. Check out the song-book tool to get the lyrics and sheet music for this song.
- Gute Nacht, Freunde: This song is a classic, with its simple yet powerful message of friendship and togetherness. Reinhard Mey's singing is particularly moving in this song, with a very intimate and personal delivery. Check out the song-book tool to get the lyrics and sheet music for this song.
- Annabelle: This song is a beautiful ballad, with its haunting melody and sad lyrics. Reinhard Mey's singing is very emotional and expressive in this song, with an unmistakable sense of melancholy that perfectly fits the mood of the song. Check out the song-book tool to get the lyrics and sheet music for this song.
Additional Resources
To further improve your singing skills and learn more about vocal techniques, feel free to check out the following Singing Carrots resources: