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Singing Guide: The Carter Family
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
The Carter Family, also known as the "First Family of Country Music," has been a significant influence in the music industry for decades. Their unique singing style and harmonies continue to inspire singers across the country. If you're looking to learn how to sing like the Carter Family, here are some tips on how to get started.
- Develop your vocal range: One of the most crucial aspects of singing like the Carter Family is having an extensive vocal range. Start by taking the Vocal Range Test on Singing Carrots, which will help you determine the range of your voice. Once you know your range, Singing Carrots' Pitch Training course can assist you in expanding it.
- Learn to sing harmony: The Carter Family was known for their sweet-sounding harmonies. Singing Carrots' Pitch Accuracy Test can help you fine-tune your ears to harmonies. Pay close attention to the way harmony is crafted when you listen to their music.
- Focus on your breathing and projection: Emphasize your singing technique by paying attention to breathing and energy flow while performing like the Carter Family. Their vocals are often high-pitched due to breath control, particularly for Maybelle, so breathe deeply into your stomach and maintain a steady airflow while singing.
- Sing classic Carter Family songs: The Carter Family has an extensive catalog of songs to choose from. To start singing like the Carter Family, you should sing their classic songs such as "Wildwood Flower," "Can the Circle Be Unbroken," "Keep on the Sunny Side," and "Will You Miss Me When I'm Gone." Look for these songs in Singing Carrots' Song-book database.
- Learn to play the guitar: The Carter Family originated as a family band, with Maybelle Carter playing guitar. To achieve their signature sound, you can learn to play the guitar and incorporate it into your singing style. Singing Carrots' Pitch Monitor can come in handy with that.
Make sure to use Singing Carrots' resources, such as the search function, artist ranges, educational courses, and exercises, to assist you on your journey. Happy singing!