Singing Guide: The Happy Goodman Family
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
The Happy Goodman Family: Tips and Resources for Learning their Southern Gospel Singing Style
The Happy Goodman Family is a renowned Southern Gospel group that brings joy and energy to their performances. If you're interested in learning to sing like them, here are some tips and resources to get you started.
- One of the unique features of the Happy Goodman Family's vocals is their use of harmonies and blended voices. To achieve this, it's important to find other singers to practice with and work on blending your voices. Singing along with recordings of the group can also help you get a feel for their style and harmonies.
- Another key aspect of their singing is their use of vibrato, which adds a shimmering quality to the notes they sing. You can practice this technique using the singingcarrots.com video resources, such as the "Beggars Bounce" and "Diaphragm Bounce" exercises.
- When it comes to specific songs to practice, the Happy Goodman Family's rendition of "I Wouldn't Take Nothin' for My Journey Now" is a great example of their Southern Gospel style and harmony. You can find the sheet music and karaoke tracks for this and other songs on singingcarrots.com's Song-book section.
- Breathing and proper vocal support play a crucial role in Southern Gospel singing. To develop this, check out singingcarrots.com's articles on "Breathing basics" and "Breath support" to ensure you're properly supporting your voice.
- Finally, to fully immerse yourself in Happy Goodman Family's style and sound, consider signing up for their educational singing course on singingcarrots.com. This is a fantastic resource for learning the theory and practical tips of Southern Gospel singing, under the guidance of experienced instructors.
With these resources and tips, you'll be well on your way to singing like the Happy Goodman Family. Enjoy the journey, and most importantly, have fun with it!