Singing Guide: Wayne Fontana
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Wayne Fontana was an English pop singer who rose to fame in the 1960s. He led the band Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders, who are best known for their hit single "The Game of Love." Wayne Fontana's unique vocal style was marked by a clear and precise delivery, with an emphasis on blues-infused rock and roll.
To sing like Wayne Fontana, it is essential to master the basics of blues-infused rock. Start with Singing Carrots' Vocal range test to determine your range and singing style. Practice your pitch and timing with the Pitch accuracy test, which will help you to develop your musical ear.
Wayne Fontana's singing had a lot of inflection and emotion, which is an essential aspect of blues music. To develop your blues singing style, it is important to learn breath support, as well as warm-up and practice starter techniques, such as the Farinelli breathing exercise and the 3-minute warm-up. Improve your articulation with Finger Bite and humming exercises.
To develop your voice register and vocal break control, watch the YouTube video of Voice Break and Mixed Voice. Also, learn more about Voice registers and how to avoid constrictions. Train on how to open the mouth and throat while singing for clear pronunciation with this Singing Carrots Open mouth & throat article.
Wayne Fontana's vocals had great resonance, which can be developed by following the resonation in singing guidance.
Song choice is also important for developing your Wayne Fontana-style. Choose songs with a bluesy sound, such as "Game of Love" and "Pamela Pamela." Find songs matching your vocal range, difficulty, and genre preference with this Singing Carrots' song search tool.
In conclusion, learning to sing like Wayne Fontana requires a mastery of the basics of blues-infused rock, breath support, and vocal resonance, as well as emotion delivery, inflection, and articulation. Make use of Singing Carrots' articles, videos, and tools, to improve your vocal performance. With time and practice following our tips, you will be able to emulate Wayne Fontana's unique style.