Singing Guide: Troy Shondell

Singing Guide: Troy Shondell

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

Are you a beginner or advanced singer?

Troy Shondell is an American singer, probably best known for his hit single "This Time (We're Really Breaking Up)" released in 1961.

Troy Shondell has a unique vocal style that combines elements of rock and pop music. In order to learn to sing like him, it is important to develop a strong sense of rhythm and musicality. Here are some practical tips and Singing Carrots resources that can help you achieve this.

  • First and foremost, it is important to analyze your own voice and identify your unique voice type. Singing Carrots' blog article "Voice types" provides an excellent guide for doing this.
  • Once you have identified your voice type, it is important to work on developing your breathing technique and breath support. This will help you to sustain longer notes and phrases and improve your overall vocal control. The blog article "Breath support" is a great resource for learning more about this topic.
  • Another important aspect of Troy Shondell's vocal style is his use of vocal registers and his ability to move between them smoothly. The Singing Carrots blog article "Voice registers & vocal break" is an excellent resource for understanding registers and how to use them effectively.
  • To learn to sing like Troy Shondell, it is important to practice with songs that showcase his unique style. "This Time (We're Really Breaking Up)" is a great example, as it features his signature blend of rock and pop. Singing Carrots' song search tool allows you to find songs that match your vocal range and difficulty level. You can search for songs in the same key as Troy Shondell's hits and practice your vocal technique with them.
  • In terms of vocal technique, Troy Shondell often uses a heavy modal approach to achieve his unique sound. Singing Carrots' blog article "Contemporary vocal techniques: Heavy modal, Twang, Belting" explains this technique in greater detail and provides exercises for developing it.
  • Finally, it is important to remember that singing is not just about technical proficiency, but also about emotion and expression. Troy Shondell was known for infusing his performances with emotion and feeling. Singing Carrots' blog article "Singing with intuition, skills, emotion, and thinking" provides tips for balancing technical proficiency with emotion and expression.

By studying Troy Shondell's unique vocal style and incorporating practical techniques and Singing Carrots resources into your practice routine, you can learn to sing like this legendary performer and develop your own signature sound.

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