Dolly Sisters, a famous sibling act of the 1910s and 1920s, were not just expert dancers but also convincing singers. In this article, we will talk about how to learn to sing like them.

Finding Your Range

Dolly Sisters were known for their high-pitched, sultry singing that often matched their tightly choreographed dance routines. Determine your vocal range first by taking the vocal range test at Singing Carrots. Once you have determined your range, you can begin practicing songs that match your range.

Resonance and Technique

Dolly Sisters had a distinctive style that was recognizable on and off the stage. According to Singing Carrots' article on resonance, to achieve a particular resonance, "Try feeling the vibration of sound in the mask of your face (nose, cheekbone) or the bone behind your ear. Experiment with different positions of your tongue, soft palate, and jaw and try to find a position that will enhance the vibration of the tone."

Vocal Warm-Ups and Technique

Once you've established your vocal range and resonance, begin incorporating warm-ups and practical singing exercises. Singing Carrots offers a variety of pitch training exercises, such as scale exercises and pitch visualizers, to help you train your pitch.

Utilize the Farinelli breathing exercise to improve your breath control. Vocal warm-ups like Humming and the 3 Minute Warm Up are excellent at preparing your voice for singing.

Diction

The Dolly Sisters had an admirable diction that made their songs sound crisp, clear, and understandable. Use Singing Carrots' article on articulation to practice enunciation and to brush up on your diction.

Singing in Acapella

Acapella singing can help improve your pitch and harmony recognition. So, according to Singing Carrots' blog post on voice registers & vocal break, select a song that showcases your range and practice singing it acapella.

Record Your Performance

Recording your performances is an effective way to improve your singing. Drawing from Singing Carrots' article on how to analyze your voice and monitor your breathing and other technical elements, you can improve your pitch and recognize areas where you need improvement.

Sing the Dolly Sisters' Songs

When you're ready, tackle some of the Dolly Sisters' most famous songs like "What'll They Do?" and "Orange Blossom Time." Use Singing Carrots' song search and song-book tool to locate appropriate songs for your vocal range and style preference.

In summation, learning to sing like the Dolly Sisters involves improving your range, resonance, diction, and technique, incorporating warm-ups and training exercises, singing in acapella, and analyzing your recordings to improve your performance. Use the resources and tools at Singing Carrots, and before long, you'll be ready to dazzle audiences with your singing talent.