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"The twang, is it essential to country music?"
Let me repeat that. NO. (Read: no) But first, what is a "twang"? Its that distinctive sound of another great country singer, Loretta Lynn. She pulls some of the notes up, resulting in a very Southern accentuated song. Some wannabe singers copy this and spoil their song. But Billy Ray Cyrus does NOT have a twang in his songs. He has a unique style - a kind of mixture between traditional country music and some kind of pop. I like it a lot. The overly-accentuated twangNobody likes a song that is full of twang! It is irritating and sounds like your nose is blocked. If you, for some reason, want to sing a Billy Ray song while adding your own twang, MAKE SURE you don't overdo it. If you really are not sure, leave a question at the "contact" page. I'll get back to you soon! Just listen to
Real Gone
and you'll know what I mean! He has a Southern accent but no twang! What do I mean by pitch variation? First, watch
Home at Last.
I'll wait right here. Done? You heard how in certain parts he started a certain pitch, but quickly went a few notches higher? Its similar to bending notes on a guitar, and really adds your own special quality to the song! In conclusion...Add twang if you want, but very little. Use pitch variation to "personalise" the song. Finally - wait for it - Have Fun! Click here to go back to the homepage from country music- the twang
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