Singing Guide: The Andrews Sisters
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
If you're looking to learn how to sing like The Andrews Sisters, you're in for a treat! This iconic trio is well-known for their tight harmonies, catchy melodies, and upbeat energy that defined the music of the swing era.
To start, it's important to note that The Andrews Sisters' signature sound was achieved through their close vocal harmonies. To learn how to harmonize like the Andrews Sisters, it's essential to analyze and study their vocal arrangements. Singing Carrots' vocal range test is a great tool to determine your range and find which parts of their harmonies you can sing.
The Andrews Sisters were known for their use of swing rhythm, which is characterized by a strong emphasis on the second and fourth beats of a measure. Practicing swing rhythms and syncopation with Singing Carrots' Pitch Training game can help you get a feel for this style and develop a sense of swing phrasing.
The Andrews Sisters also utilized vibrato, which adds a unique and emotional quality to their performances. If you want to learn more about how to add vibrato to your singing, the Singing with Vibrato article can provide useful insights.
Finally, you can't talk about The Andrews Sisters without mentioning their lively stage presence. Developing your performance skills takes time and practice, but Singing Carrots' course on performing on stage has tips to help you gain confidence and ultimately deliver a great performance.
To apply these techniques, try singing some of the Andrews Sisters' classic tunes such as "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" or "Bei Mir Bist Du Schön," and practice harmonizing with Singing Carrots' Pitch Accuracy Test and Pitch Training game.
Check out our Song Search tool to find more Andrews Sisters style songs, and create your own performance set with Singing Carrots' Songbook, which provides linked lyrics, sheet music, chords, karaoke, and YouTube audio.
With dedication and practice, you can learn to sing like the Andrews Sisters, and enjoy the timeless joy and energy of their music!