Singing Guide: The Beautiful Game
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
If you are inspired by the unique voice of the late Amy Winehouse, you're not alone. Her powerful blend of jazz, soul, and R&B lives on in the hearts of many and continues to be an influence for aspiring singers today. In this article, we'll explore how you can learn to sing like Amy Winehouse and incorporate her distinctive style into your own vocal performances.
One of the hallmarks of Winehouse's voice is her deep, rich tone coupled with an impressive range. To achieve this, it’s important to take care of your vocal health and maintain proper breathing. Check out Singing Carrots's articles on breath support, breathing basics, and vocal health for more information.
For those looking to emulate Winehouse's sound, consider practicing exercises to improve your chest voice in the lower range. Singing Carrots offers several exercises and videos covering chest voice and voice registers which can help you develop the voice range and steadiness necessary for Winehouse's style.
Another key aspect of Winehouse's vocal style is her use of vibrato. Vibrato is the natural oscillation of the pitch of a note, creating a warm and expressive sound. In that regard, you may find it helpful to practice vocal exercises for vibrato and study Winehouse's unique use of the technique. Singing Carrots has a blog post and a video on singing with vibrato that could be helpful and informative.
To hone your skills and perfect your technique, consider using Singing Carrots's Pitch Training game, which includes pitch monitoring tools, practice exercises, and more to help your voice soar like Winehouse's. Additionally, with Singing Carrots's song search tool, you can find popular songs that feature Winehouse's unique vocal style and match them to your vocal range.
Finally, it's important to build your vocal confidence and performing skills. Winehouse was known for her emotive, soulful performances, and in that regard, you may find it helpful to check out Singing Carrots's resources on performance, stage fright, and more to help you develop your unique style.
By utilizing the Singing Carrots resources above, as well as studying Winehouse's unique vocal style, you can learn to sing like her while still maintaining your own voice. With singing skills like Winehouse's, you'll be able to wow audiences and perform with heart and soul.