Singing Guide: Serendipity Singers
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
The Serendipity Singers rose to fame in the 1960s folk music scene with their harmonies and upbeat sound. Learning to sing like the Serendipity Singers will require some practice, but with dedication and the resources available through Singing Carrots, you can achieve this sound.
One of the key elements of the Serendipity Singers' sound is their harmonies. To get started on harmonizing, check out Singing Carrots' vocal range test to determine your vocal range. Once you know your range, you can start practicing harmonizing with popular songs that highlight the group's rich sound, like "Don't Let The Rain Come Down" or "Beans in My Ears."
In addition to harmonizing, you will need to work on your breathing technique. The Serendipity Singers use a lot of vocal jumps and quick notes in their music, which requires a lot of breath control. Check out Singing Carrots' breathing basics article to learn more about how to properly control your breath while singing.
To achieve the Serendipity Singers' unique sound, emphasize your high and clear notes and work on developing your head voice. Singing Carrots' vocal range monitor tool is a great way to visualize your sung notes on a virtual piano and work on developing this.
Practice mixed voice and chest voice techniques to help you find your own unique sound while keeping the upbeat, positive energy that is characteristic of the Serendipity Singers alive in your music. Check out Singing Carrots' voice registers article, as well as the chest voice explained video to learn more about these techniques.
Remember to keep your mouth open and throat relaxed while you're singing. Singing Carrots' article on keeping the mouth and throat open while singing is a great resource to help you practice this technique.
To get started on your journey to singing like the Serendipity Singers, be sure to check out Singing Carrots' search for songs tool to find songs that fit your vocal range, difficulty level, and genre preferences. You can also check out the songbook tool to create your own performance set and get linked lyrics, sheet music, chords, karaoke, and YouTube audios.
Finally, to monitor your singing progress, Singing Carrots' progress statistics feature is a great way to keep track of your growth.
With Singing Carrots' range of tools and resources, you'll be on your way to singing like the Serendipity Singers in no time!