Whether you want to get a crowd dancing to your grooves or make folks laugh with your stage antics, Village People is the perfect inspiration. Combining disco with music styles, such as funk, soul, and rock, this band emerged from a time when people just wanted to have fun.

Vocal Technique

Singing in the Village People style is all about expressing good vibes and plenty of exuberance. Vocally, it's about projecting a confident, vibrant tone with enough power to overcome the music's soaring melodies. Here are some tips on how to achieve that:

• Identify your voice type: Knowing your strengths and limitations will inspire you to work harder on certain vocal techniques. Review this voice types article to figure it out.
• Warm-up before practice: Try this Farinelli Breathing technique to activate vocal cords before starting your vocal practice.
• Breath support: Controlling your breathing is notoriously difficult for singers, but for the Village People style, it is critical to maintain an energetic sound. This breath support article can help you develop this technique.
• Chest voice: The Village People band relies on a powerful chest voice to anchor their infectious sound. Check out this explanation video that highlights the chest voice and how to develop it.
• Posture: Maintaining good posture when singing, especially for an energetic style, helps project the sound and sustain it for longer periods. Learn more about how posture affects your singing and adjust accordingly.
• Articulation: Clear articulation is important when singing along with complex beats and melodies. Try using the Finger Bite technique to improve your articulation.

Repertoire

For a Village People-inspired performance, check out their greatest hits, including:

1. YMCA
2. In the Navy
3. Macho Man
4. Go West
5. Can't Stop the Music
6. Ready for the 80's

These songs are great for showcasing the vibrancy and power of the Village People style. Once you feel comfortable with them, try exploring other disco, funk, rock, and soul hits to continue improving your skills.

Singing Carrots Resources

Singing Carrots offers the following resources for improving your Village People vocal skills:

• Vocal Range Test
• Pitch Accuracy Test
• Vocal Pitch Monitor
• Pitch Training - Educational Singing Game
• Search Songs by Vocal Range
• Vocal Ranges of Famous Singers
• Educational Singing Course

By using these resources to track your progress, hone your skills, and tackle new challenges, you will be well on your way to sounding and performing just like the Village People.