Singing Guide: The Boy From Oz

Singing Guide: The Boy From Oz

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

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The Boy From Oz is an Australian musical with music and lyrics by Peter Allen, telling the story of his life from his childhood years in Australia through his rise to fame as an international singer in the 1970s. If you're inspired by his charismatic and lively performances and want to improve your singing in the style of Peter Allen, here are some tips and Singing Carrots resources to help you achieve your goals.

Peter Allen's Vocal Technique

  • Breathing: Peter Allen had exceptional breath control, which allowed him to sustain long and powerful phrases. To develop this skill, practice breathing exercises, and use breath support when singing. Breathing basics.
  • Pitch accuracy: Peter's high-pitched singing style requires impeccable pitch accuracy. Use Singing Carrots' Pitch accuracy test to assess and improve your pitch skills.
  • Vocal range and agility: Peter Allen had a high-pitched, versatile voice, moving effortlessly between registers and styles. Train your vocal range and agility with Pitch Training exercises.
  • Expression and personality: Peter's singing was full of expression, character, and theatricality. To improve your singing expression and personality, practice interpreting and performing songs with searchable songs that match your vocal range and style.
  • Vibrato: Peter's use of vibrato added a unique touch to his singing style. Learn to master your vibrato skill with Singing with Vibrato tips.
  • Style and genre: Peter Allen's style was a blend of pop, rock, and jazz, with a touch of Broadway. To learn more about pop/jazz vs classical singing, trends, vocal techniques, and your voice type,read this article.

Peter Allen's Signature Songs

Peter Allen's signature songs are a great example of his vocal style and technique. Here are some recommendations and tips to help you learn and perform them.

  • I Go to Rio: This is one of Peter's most famous songs, with its catchy chorus, energy, and bounce. To perform it correctly, focus on your breath support, pitch accuracy, and high-pitched singing. Use Singing Carrots' vocal range test to find your appropriate vocal range for this song.
  • Tenterfield Saddler: This song is a ballad depicting Peter's sentimental childhood memories in Australia. To perform it well, focus on your expression, phrasing, and vibrato. Use the Search Song feature on Singing Carrots to find the right song's lyrics, sheet music, and karaoke.
  • Don't Cry Out Loud: This song is a ballad with soaring highs and emotional depths. To perform it effectively, focus on your vocal range, breath support, vibrato, and phrasing. Learn how to sing a song effectively in Singing Carrots Blog.

Singing Carrots Resources for Learning Peter Allen's Style

Singing Carrots offers a range of tools and resources to help you learn and improve your singing performance. Here are some suggested resources for learning to sing like Peter Allen:

  • Vocal Range Test: Find your vocal range and compare it to famous singers. Test here.
  • Pitch Accuracy Test: Train your pitch accuracy with simple melodies. Try now
  • Vocal Pitch Monitor: See your sung notes on a virtual piano. Open it

Learn more about this artist vocal range, voice type and repertoire.