A
Comparison of Singing
Styles
-by Bob
Pardue
Learn
about the Different Types of
Singing
Singing is
a great way to express who you
are. Whether you want to be a
professional singer or sing only
in your home church or at small
gatherings, you should discover
your true style of singing to
maximize your
performance.
Are You
a Copycat Singer?
Don't try
to copy the style of everyone
else. Allow your voice to flow
naturally and choose songs that
feel natural to you. Here are
some singing styles to
compare.
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Learning
about Classical Singing
Styles
Classical
singing styles include
opera, lieder (small
recital type singing
with a piano and
singer), and oratorio
(orchestra style
concert).
Classical
music is enjoyed by a
broad audience, both
young and old. It's a
soothing type of music
that inspires the mind
and warms the
heart.
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If you feel
that classical singing is your
style, you will need to be
prepared for many years of
training before actually
performing. You should train your
voice and tweak your vocal
expressions of the English
language as well as other
languages (for opera). You'll
also need excellent music reading
skills to master this type of
singing.
Gospel
Singing
Gospel
music and singing is a unique
category that includes a variety
of styles blended into one
category. For instance, you might
sing primarily hymns, which are
typically classical by nature.
Or, you might sing blue-grass
type gospel music. There's also
folk-type gospel. Gospel can also
be sung with a number of
instruments, from the guitar to
the piano to the
violin.
Pop and
Rock Singing
Pop and
rock music is usually categorized
as fast and energetic with a
singer and band. For this style
of singing, it's recommended that
you have a voice trainer that
knows the industry and can help
you develop your unique singing
voice. You should be prepared to
make a lot of contacts and
perform in front of a variety of
audiences before becoming a
professional singer.
Country
and Western Singing
Styles
If you have
a strong southern draw that's
noticeable in your singing, you
might consider country/western
music. This style is just what it
sounds like - country. It entails
a wide variety of songs, from
slow to fast, from brawling to
soothing. Country singers are
often known for their "whining"
voices. Is this your
style?
Jazz,
Blues, or R & B Type
Singing
Jazz
encompasses a wide variety of
songs and keys. Often, jazz
singers just "wing it and sing
it" while singing. They pick
their own keys and songs and add
their own special "touch" to the
music or singing. It's typically
laid-back playing and singing
that relaxes the listener.
In the
professional realm of music,
however, you may need to seek
voice training. Blues and R &
B music is similar to jazz, but
has a hint of folk music and
often tells a personal
story.
More
Types of Singing
Other
styles include cabaret and
theater, which often go along
with other shows and
performances.
Choose your
singing style today and get
started on the road to a
successful singing
career!
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