Singing Guide: The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
To learn to sing like the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, focus on their vocal harmonies. Many of their songs feature layered harmonies that require good pitch and practice to achieve.
Practice with a partner or group to get better at singing harmonies. Take advantage of Singing Carrots' vocal range test to determine which part you may be strongest at. Then, look for songs in the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band catalog that feature harmonies in that range. "Bless the Broken Road" and "I Saw the Light" are great songs to help you work on your pitch accuracy and blending with other voices.
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's sound is characterized by a raw and sometimes gritty quality to their vocals. Warm up your voice with Singing Carrots' warm-up exercises like the Farinelli breathing exercise. Good singing posture is also essential for singing in a style that emphasizes gritty vocals. Check out Singing Carrots' article on how posture affects singing to learn more.
Remember to have fun as you learn to sing like the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Singing should be enjoyable and rewarding!