Singing Guide: The Kendalls

Singing Guide: The Kendalls

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

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If you're looking to learn singing like The Kendalls, you're in luck! The Kendalls are a country music duo made up of Royce and Jeannie Kendall. They have a unique style that combines the timbres of Jeannie's high-pitched, twangy vocals with Royce's low, smooth baritone. In this article, we'll explore some of The Kendalls' signature vocal techniques and offer advice on how you can incorporate them into your own singing.

One of The Kendalls' trademarks is their use of harmonies. When harmonizing, it's important to practice hitting your notes accurately and staying in tune. Singing Carrots’ pitch accuracy test is perfect for honing your pitch skills, while the pitch training game can help you further develop your ear and accuracy. As you strengthen your ear, you can begin experimenting with harmonies, starting with simple two-part harmonies and ultimately working up to more complex harmonies.

Another essential aspect of The Kendalls’ vocals is their use of tight, overlapping phrasing. Timing and rhythm are crucial in achieving this effect, so practicing with a metronome or another rhythmical tool can be helpful. Ensure you have good breath support by using the breathing basics article and the breath support article to increase your vocal stamina. Increase range, voice register and agility with Singing Carrots’ pitch training tool.

Jeannie Kendall's distinctively high-pitched, twangy vocals are also a major part of The Kendalls' signature sound. To achieve this twangy sound, it's vital to focus on vocal placement and enunciation. Singing with an open mouth and throat can aid you in achieving a brighter vocal tone. An article on open mouth & throat can be very handy for understanding this technique. Twang requires training, and Singing Carrots has created “How to Twang” exercise that you can practice with. Following the Farinelli breathing exercise will help you understand how to use your diaphragm to sing from your chest, similar to Jeannie Kendall.

The Kendalls are known for their touching ballads, such as "Thank God for the Radio" and "Heaven's Just a Sin Away," as well as more upbeat songs like "Pick Me Up on Your Way Down". To emulate their vocals on these particular songs, explore the chest voice vocal break that Royce Kendall uses for dynamic variety and power.

Overall, by practicing harmonization, working on tight phrasing and timing, refining vocal placement, and utilizing breath support, you can start to learn singing like The Kendalls. By using the various articles and resources, such as the Vocal range test, Pitch monitor, and Vocal health to build your foundational skills and improve your range, pitch accuracy and agility, you can make significant progress on your journey towards mastering this unique country duo's singing style.

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