Singing Guide: The Teen Queens
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
The Teen Queens' distinct vocal harmony has been an inspiration to singers for generations. The group was formed by sisters Betty and Rosie Collins in the late 1950s and achieved national fame with their hit song "Eddie My Love". Here's how you can learn to sing like The Teen Queens:
Vocal Technique
The Teen Queens' signature sound was the result of their seamless harmonies that blended together to create a unified sound. To emulate their technique, you need to train your ear to be able to recognize the notes and the harmonies in the song.
To help develop this skill, you could use the Vocal range test and Pitch accuracy test tools available on the Singing Carrots platform. These tests can help you identify your pitch accuracy and vocal range, which are the first steps in being able to harmonize effectively.
You could also work on your voice registers, preferably your head voice, and try to match the pitch of other vocalists using a pitch monitor. This helps to develop your control over your vocal range and pitch.
Practicing the Songs
One of The Teen Queens' best-known songs is "Eddie My Love," which is an excellent track to practice their vocal harmony. Another song to try is "There's Nothing on My Mind," which showcases the group's ability to blend spoken-word parts and traditional harmonies.
When practicing these songs, using Singing Carrots' song search tool, you can find songs that match your vocal range and difficulty level. The tool can also help you identify songs with similar harmonies to those of The Teen Queens.
To improve your performance of these songs, consider using the Song-book tool, which helps you create a performance set with linked lyrics, sheet music, chords, karaoke, and YouTube audio.
Other Useful Tips
To be able to achieve the Teen Queens' level of vocal harmony, you should also pay attention to your breathing and mouth techniques. Incorporating practical advice found in breathing basics, open mouth and throat, and vocal health articles can help you maintain proper technique and prevent damage to your vocal cords.
Don't forget that your posture affects your singing, so make sure to follow the tips outlined in the how posture affects your singing article. Also, consider working through the lessons in Singing Carrots' educational singing course to build a solid foundation in singing theory and practical tips.
Finally, practice regularly, sing with emotion and feeling, and enjoy the process. With patience and dedication, you can learn to sing like The Teen Queens and create timeless harmonies that will inspire future generations.