Singing Guide: Wayne Cochran

Singing Guide: Wayne Cochran

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

Are you a beginner or advanced singer?

Wayne Cochran, aka "The White Knight of Soul", was an American soul singer known for his powerful, energetic performances and signature pompadour. Cochran's unique vocal technique blends southern soul and rock and roll influences, creating an electrifying sound that inspired James Brown to emulate Cochran's stage presence.

Vocal Technique

  • Study southern soul and rock and roll music to understand the roots of Cochran's sound.
  • Emulate Cochran's powerful, energetic performance style. Utilize his vocal techniques, including his use of vibrato, growling, and falsetto to create a unique and exciting sound.
  • Work on strengthening your chest voice to create the necessary power for Cochran's sound.

Songs to Study

  • "Last Kiss" - a classic ballad that showcases Cochran's range and emotive power.
  • "The Coo" - a fast-paced, upbeat track that displays Cochran's signature energetic performance style.
  • "Going Back to Miami" - a soulful, bluesy track with a funky rhythm, perfect for studying Cochran's unique blend of styles.

Singing Resources

  • Take Singing Carrots' vocal range test to determine your current vocal range and assess your progress.
  • Practice your pitch accuracy with Singing Carrots' pitch accuracy test.
  • Use the Vocal Pitch Monitor to analyze your singing, see your sung notes on a virtual piano and monitor your progress.
  • Utilize Singing Carrots' pitch training exercises to improve your range, agility and pitch accuracy.
  • Search for songs that match your vocal range with Singing Carrots' song search.
  • Learn from the vocal ranges of over 5000 famous singers in Singing Carrots' artist vocal ranges.
  • Take Singing Carrots' singing course, consisting of 21 lessons covering singing theory and practical tips for vocal improvement.

With these tips and resources, you can learn to sing like Wayne Cochran and develop your own unique, powerful vocal style. Good luck!

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