Singing Guide: The University of Colorado Buffoons

Singing Guide: The University of Colorado Buffoons

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

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The University of Colorado Buffoons are an all-male a cappella group that was founded in 1962. They have gained popularity by performing on college campuses and in different events across the country. Their unique sound is characterized by their vocal harmonies, arranging, and blend. This is a great group to emulate if you're interested in singing a cappella!

To sing like the University of Colorado Buffoons, the first step is to practice your vocal range. Singing Carrots offers a vocal range test which will help you determine your range. Once you know what your range is, you can start practicing the songs that are within your range.

Next, focus on your breathing technique. The University of Colorado Buffoons are known for their breath control, so it's important to work on that aspect of your singing. The Singing Carrots breathing basics article and breath support article will help you improve your breath control.

One of the most distinctive features of the University of Colorado Buffoons is their vocal harmonies. To achieve this, you will need to work on vocal warm-ups and exercises. The Pitch Training - Educational Singing Game offered by Singing Carrots is a great tool for this. Additionally, the "Chest Voice Explained" video will help you locate your chest voice and work on it.

Finally, to develop the unique blend and arranging skills that the University of Colorado Buffoons possess, you should listen to their music and study it. You can search for songs by vocal range on Singing Carrots, so you can find similar songs to study. The "Open mouth & throat" article and the "Resonance in singing" article will help you to develop a fuller sound.

In summary, to sing like the University of Colorado Buffoons, you should practice your vocal range, perfect your breath control, work on vocal warm-ups and exercises, locate and develop your chest voice, study and listen to their music, and develop a fuller sound with proper breath, articulation and resonance. By incorporating the resources offered by Singing Carrots and following these steps, you'll be singing like the University of Colorado Buffoons in no time!

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