Singing Guide: Womack & Womack
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Are you a fan of soul music? If you are, you have probably heard of Womack & Womack, the American soul music duo formed by singers Linda Womack and her husband, Cecil Womack. Their music was famous for its unique blend of soul, funk, and R&B. If you want to learn how to sing like Womack & Womack, you need to understand the unique vocal techniques used by the duo.
One of the most notable techniques used by Cecil and Linda Womack is their use of vibrato. They were able to infuse a distinctive vibrato into their music, which helped to enrich their sound. To learn their vibrato technique, check out the "Singing with Vibrato" article on Singing Carrots. Additionally, you can watch the "Beggars Bounce" and "Diaphragm Bounce" videos to learn how to introduce vibrato into your singing.
Another technique that Womack & Womack utilized was a unique breathy voice in their lower register. This vocal style gives their music a smooth, intimate, and soulful sound. To develop this vocal style, you need to learn how to breathe from your diaphragm and practice active breathing techniques. The "Breathing Basics" and "Breath Support" articles on Singing Carrots are great resources to start with.
If you want to learn more about other techniques used by Womack & Womack, check out the following articles and videos:
- Voice Registers & Vocal Break
- Open Mouth & Throat
- Articulation
- Posture
- How to Learn a Song Effectively
Finally, when it comes to songs to showcase your Womack & Womack technique, focus specifically on their songs that highlight their use of vibrato and breathy vocals in the lower register. A good example is their hit song "Teardrops."
To help you find more songs that match your vocal range, check out the Singing Carrots' Song Search tool. You can also use the Vocal Range Test to determine your vocal range, and then explore the Vocal ranges of over 5000 famous singers to see which matches yours.
Now that you know how to sing like Womack & Womack, it's time to put your skills into practice. So, don't forget to check out the Singing Carrots resources to refine your techniques and improve your singing abilities.