Singing Guide: The Allman Brothers Band
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
If you really want to learn how to sing like the Allman Brothers Band, you have to understand the two main factors that make their sound so unique: their tight vocal harmonies and their bluesy, soulful style. In this guide, we'll take a closer look at both of these aspects of the Allman Brothers' singing style, and provide you with practical advice and Singing Carrots resources to help you develop your own unique voice inspired by this legendary band.
Tight Vocal Harmonies:
One of the most iconic features of the Allman Brothers Band's music is their tight, intricate vocal harmonies. In order to recreate this sound, you first need to know your voice type.
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Once you know your vocal range, you can start practicing harmonizing with other singers and finding the right part for your voice.
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When practicing harmonies, make sure you pay attention to the precise intervals between each note, and try to blend your voice with the other singers to create a seamless sound. Some Allman Brothers songs with particularly impressive and subtle harmonies include "Midnight Rider" and "Melissa."
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Bluesy, Soulful Style:
The Allman Brothers' music draws heavily from blues, soul, and gospel traditions, so it's important to develop your own bluesy, soulful style to really capture the essence of their sound. To do this, you may want to work on developing a richer, more emotive voice, and experimenting with different types of vocal techniques to add texture and feeling to your singing.
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- Pitch Accuracy Test
- Vocal Pitch Monitor
- Farinelli Breathing
- Sustain Vocal
- Vocal Distortion & Growling
If you're looking to focus specifically on blues singing, try experimenting with singing with vibrato, growling, and twang, all of which can add a soulful, gritty quality to your voice. Check out songs like "Stormy Monday" and "Statesboro Blues" to hear these techniques in action.
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In addition to working on your vocal technique, you may also want to focus on the emotional aspect of blues singing. Try to convey a sense of urgency and intensity in your delivery to really capture the depth of feeling present in many Allman Brothers songs.
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Overall, if you want to learn how to sing like the Allman Brothers Band, you'll need to focus on developing both your technical singing skills and your emotional expressiveness. With the right resources and plenty of practice, however, you can learn to capture the band's unique sound and create your own bluesy, soulful style.