Singing Guide: There's No Business Like Show Business
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
If you want to learn to sing like the legendary Ethel Merman, the key is to embrace the big, bold, brassy style she was known for. Merman was famous for her powerful, belting voice and her ability to project to the back of the theater. Here are some tips and Singing Carrots resources to help you develop your own Ethel Merman-like sound.
Master breath control: Like many great singers, Merman was skilled at using breath control to power her voice and hit those high notes. Singing Carrots' breathing basics article can help you develop your breathing technique.
Work on your vocal range: Merman was known for her impressive vocal range, so it's important to work on expanding your own. You can start by taking Singing Carrots' vocal range test to determine your current range. Then, use the pitch training tool to work on developing your higher register.
Develop your belting technique: To achieve Merman's signature belting sound, you'll need to work on your technique. Singing Carrots' contemporary vocal techniques: Heavy modal, Twang, Belting article provides some great tips. The How to Twang Exercise video is also a helpful resource.
Choose the right songs: Merman was known for her show-stopping numbers, so if you want to learn to sing like her, you'll need to choose songs that showcase your voice. Singing Carrots' song search tool can help you find songs that match your vocal range and genre preference.
Work on your posture: Good posture is essential for singers, especially if you want to project your voice like Merman did. Singing Carrots' How posture affects your singing article provides some useful tips.
Warm up your voice: Always warm up your voice before singing. Singing Carrots' Farinelli Breathing exercise is a great way to get your breath flowing and prepare your voice for singing.
When it comes to songs, Merman had a wide range of showtunes for you to choose from. Some of her most iconic numbers include "There's No Business Like Show Business," "Anything Goes," "I Get a Kick Out of You," and "Put On a Happy Face." To start practicing your Ethel Merman-style singing, try one of these classics.
With the right techniques and Singing Carrots resources, you can learn to sing like the great Ethel Merman and wow audiences with your powerful, belting voice.