Singing Guide: Vineyard Worship
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Have you ever been inspired by Vineyard Worship and been searching for ways to try and reach their level of excellence in the industry? You're not alone and in this piece, we're going to give you a step-by-step process on how to achieve that level.
The Vineyard Worship band is known for their catchy hooks, unique harmonies, vocal blend, and their poignant lyrics. To achieve their level of excellence, one must focus on the following aspects of their craft:
Breath Support and Active Breathing
This is vital when it comes to singing. Inhale deeply, provide adequate support, and allow your vocals to get an even projection of air. Check out Singing Carrots' articles on breathing basics and breath support to learn more.
Range Expansion
Perform exercises to expand and train your vocal range. Test your range with the Vocal range Test. This will help identify the range you need to work on. You can also access exercises like The Farinelli Breathing exercise to improve your breathing and register by regulating your breathing.
Identify and Emulate Vowel Sounds
Pay attention to the vowel sounds and how they are sung by Vineyard Worship. Sing as they do, and learn to emulate these sounds. This requires an open mouth and throat, which can be achieved by practice and proper technique to achieve the required effect.
Register Changes
Like every other great artist, Vineyard Worship also makes use of different voice registers to achieve the right effect. Learn about voice registers, chest voice, mixed voice, and voice breaks. Practice vocal exercises regularly to ensure rapid growth.
Vibrato
Vibrato adds character to your singing, and quite a few artists use it to a great effect. To get the basics, watch the videos on the Singing Carrots website, then practice them to perfect your vibrato. Try it out with some of Vineyard Worship's songs like "I Am Yours" to put into practice what you've learned.
Intonation and Social Singing
Intonation is essential, and the only way to improve your singing is by singing - all the time! If you don't feel secure practicing with a group yet, Singing Carrots has a pitch accuracy test that you can use to work on intonation. You can also work on finding songs that match your vocal range, difficulty, and genre preference using the Song Search tool on Singing Carrots.
Conclusion
Singing like Vineyard Worship may seem like a tall order, but with practice, effort, and the right techniques, you too, can take your singing to another level. Invest in your craft by analyzing your singing and practicing with the right exercises. Don't forget to have fun too while you're at it!