Singing Guide: The Impalas
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
The Impalas were an American doo-wop group, which was active from the late 1950s to early 1960s. A prominent feature of The Impalas was their smooth and melodic harmony singing, which distinguished them from other doo-wop groups of their time. Their most iconic song, "Sorry (I Ran All the Way Home)," showcased their gift for creating songs that combined touching lyrics with pleasantly catchy melodies.
To learn how to sing like The Impalas, it's important to start with a good understanding of the basics of doo-wop music. Start with Singing Carrots' articles on voice types, resonance in singing, and why we sing out of pitch. These articles will teach you the fundamentals of singing, including how to find your voice type, how to produce good tone, and how to sing in tune.
Another important aspect of The Impalas' music is their use of close harmony singing. To learn how to sing close harmonies like The Impalas, you should practice singing with others and learn the chord structures and progressions that are common in doo-wop music. Singing Carrots' vocal range test and song search tools can help you find songs that suit your voice type and that you can practice singing with others.
To recreate The Impalas' smooth and melodic harmony singing, focus on perfecting your breath support, tone, and enunciation. Use Singing Carrots' articles on breathing basics, voice registers, and vowel modification to develop these skills. Practice matching pitch with Singing Carrots' pitch accuracy test and use the Vocal Pitch Monitor to see how closely you're hitting the right notes.
Last but not least, practicing singing along with The Impalas' songs, in particular "Sorry (I Ran All the Way Home)," can help you to understand and mimic their unique style of doo-wop singing.
By utilizing Singing Carrots' resources and incorporating The Impalas' specific style and songs into your practice routine, you'll be well on your way to singing like The Impalas themselves.