Singing Guide: The Wizard of Oz (1903)

Singing Guide: The Wizard of Oz (1903)

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

Are you a beginner or advanced singer?

If you want to learn to sing like the unique and beloved Wizard of Oz from the 1903 play, you are in the right place!

First and foremost, The Wizard of Oz is known not for its vocal techniques, but for the catchy, timeless songs that have become classics. This makes learning how to sing like the Wizard more accessible than other singers because his main vocal quality is not his vocal range, register, or versatility; but rather his delivery, expression, and storytelling.

If you want to learn how to sing like the Wizard, and, more importantly, sing his songs effectively, you will need to activate your breath to sustain long phrases and express emotions while singing. The Wizard is known for his grand entrances, dramatic monologues, and witty phrases, so before you start working on the songs, I would advise studying the articles on "Acting and Singing" and "Performance Tips," which provide practical advice on how to master public speaking, overcome nervousness, and approach stagecraft.

Moreover, the Wizard's songs demand clear, articulate enunciation to deliver his words with crispness and clarity. To work on your articulation, I would recommend reading and practicing the exercises discussed in the "Articulation" article and performing the finger-bite vocal exercise.

Lastly, to find out more about the Wizard and his songs, you can make use of Singing Carrots' platform, which offers a vocal range test to compare yourself with the Wizard, a pitch accuracy test to control and monitor your pitch accuracy, and a song search tool to find songs that match your vocal range, difficulty, and genre preference.

Note that while the Wizard of Oz is not known for his unique vocal quality or singing techniques, he is a character with exceptional storytelling abilities. Cultivate your voice to tell a story. With Singing Carrots resources and guided practice, you can do it. Good luck, and stay inspired!

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