Singing Guide: Vanity Fare
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Vanity Fare was a British pop rock band that gained fame in the late 1960s. Their sound was characterized by upbeat melodies and catchy hooks. If you're interested in learning how to sing like Vanity Fare, there are a few techniques and songs you can focus on.
One of the most distinctive features of Vanity Fare's music is their use of falsetto vocals. This technique involves singing in a high, airy voice. To learn how to sing falsetto, check out Singing Carrots' article on vocal registers and vocal breaks, which can be found here. The article explains the different vocal registers and how to transition between them smoothly. For more exercises to help you develop your falsetto, try the following singing videos on Singing Carrots' website:
Another key aspect of Vanity Fare's music is their emphasis on harmonies. To master harmony singing, Singing Carrots' vocal pitch monitor will be very useful. You can access it here. It shows your sung notes on a virtual piano, helping you identify and understand where your voice fits in a chord. Additionally, you can use Singing Carrots' pitch accuracy test, which evaluates your pitch accuracy. The test can be found here. The article on how to analyze your voice can also be helpful. You can read it here.
Finally, to really get a feel for singing like Vanity Fare, check out some of their most popular songs, such as "Hitchin' a Ride" and "Early in the Morning". Pay attention to their use of harmonies and falsetto, and try to emulate their vocal style. Singing Carrots' resource of searching songs based on vocal range, difficulty and genre can be very helpful in finding other Vanity Fare songs. It can be accessed here.
By practicing these techniques and using Singing Carrots' resources, you can learn to sing like Vanity Fare in no time!