Singing Guide: Sammi Smith
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Sammi Smith was an American country music artist best known for her hit song "Help Me Make It Through the Night." Sammi's vocal style was characterized by a deep, emotive voice that conveyed both vulnerability and strength.
To learn to sing like Sammi Smith, it's important to focus on developing a rich, deep tone that can convey the full range of emotion in her songs. Here are some practical tips:
- Breathing basics: Proper breath control is essential for creating a deep, resonant tone. Check out the Singing Carrots article on breathing basics for techniques to improve your breath control.
- Applying vibrato: Sammi Smith's voice was known for the way she utilized vibrato to add emotion and expression to her singing. The Singing Carrots article on singing with vibrato can help you develop this technique.
- Working on pitch accuracy: Sammi Smith's vocal range was quite deep, so it's important to develop your ability to hit lower notes with pitch accuracy. The Singing Carrots pitch accuracy test can help identify areas for improvement.
- Emoting and performing: Sammi Smith's vocal style was as much about emotion and expression as it was about technique. The Singing Carrots articles on singing with intuition, skills, emotion, and thinking and tips for performing on stage can help you develop these skills.
Some of Sammi Smith's best-known songs include "Help Me Make It Through the Night," "Today I Started Loving You Again," and "He's Everywhere." To really capture her unique vocal style, focus on these songs and incorporate them into your singing practice. The Singing Carrots song search can help you find songs that match your vocal range and genre preferences.
In addition to the resources mentioned above, Singing Carrots also offers an educational singing course and a variety of vocal exercises and warm-ups. With dedication and practice, you can learn to sing like Sammi Smith and develop your own unique vocal style.