Singing Guide: Udo Jürgens
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Udo Jürgens was known for his rich voice and passionate singing style. He was one of the most successful German-language musicians of all time, as well as an accomplished songwriter. Whether you're a fan of his music or simply looking to improve your singing skills, there's much you can learn from Jürgens' distinctive vocal technique.
One of Jürgens' signature techniques was his use of vibrato, a slight fluctuation in pitch that adds warmth and expression to a note. To incorporate vibrato into your own singing, try the exercises for vibrato provided by Singing Carrots. For example, "Beggars Bounce" is a helpful exercise that involves switching between a straight, un-vibrated tone and a vibrated tone, allowing you to develop greater control over your vocal cords.
Jürgens was also known for his ability to convey emotion through his singing. When interpreting his songs, Jürgens often used dynamic changes in volume and tone to express different emotions and to emphasize specific lyrics. To learn how to convey emotions in your own singing, Singing Carrots' singing course covers the essentials of expression in great detail. From using dynamics to convey emotion to techniques for achieving smooth, legato phrasing, this course can help you develop your own distinctive style and hone your emotional range.
Finally, be sure to practice singing some of Jürgens' most famous songs, like "Ich war noch niemals in New York" and "Aber bitte mit Sahne." These songs showcase Jürgens' unique vocal style and can help you improve your pitch accuracy and breath control. Use Singing Carrots' song search tool to identify other songs that showcase Jürgens' vocal styles and techniques, as well as songs within your own range.
By studying Udo Jürgens' distinctive vocal style and incorporating some of his techniques into your own singing, you can improve your pitch accuracy, breath control, emotional range, and overall vocal quality. With the resources and tools available at Singing Carrots, you can take your singing skills to the next level and become an accomplished vocalist in your own right.