Singing Guide: Robben Ford and the Blue Line

Singing Guide: Robben Ford and the Blue Line

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

Are you a beginner or advanced singer?

Robben Ford is a blues guitarist and singer whose music is revolved around many genres like blues, jazz, and rock. His music style is distinct for its soulful sound, and he is well-known for his unique way of playing the blues guitar. With over 35 years in the music industry, he has made waves with his signature style.

If you want to learn to sing like Robben Ford, you need to get familiar with his style of singing, which has a bluesy and soulful sound. Songs like "Start it Up," "Supernatural" and "Top of the Hill" showcase his unique vocal technique.

Here are some tips to sing like Robben Ford:

  • Make sure you have excellent breath control. Ford's singing style involves long, drawn-out notes that require a lot of breath support.
  • Pay attention to your pitch accuracy and tone. Ford's voice has a distinctive, gravelly quality that you may have to work to achieve.
  • Work on your phrasing. Ford's phrasing is often unpredictable and syncopated, which gives his music a lot of excitement and energy.
  • Practice regularly and warm up your voice with Singing Carrots' Pitch Training educational singing game, Vocal Range Test, and Pitch Accuracy Test.

Along with these tips, the following Singing Carrots resources will help you master Robben Ford's singing style:

By focusing on these tips and utilizing the Singing Carrots resources, you can begin to hone your skills and master the soulful, bluesy singing style of Robben Ford. Enjoy the process, and remember to have fun!

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