How Do You Sing Like A Cowboy?
Although the genre of country music has mostly lost the “western” part of its name, it is still possible to sing like either a genuine cowboy or the cowboy heroes of days gone by on the silver screen. All it takes is some musical talent, the right material and an appropriate wardrobe. Practice your singing. In order to sing like a cowboy, you must first be able to sing. Learn to play an instrument or find an accompanist. Most Western music is sung to the guitar, although some songs are accompanied by the fiddle, mandolin or accordion. Build a repertoire of Western music. Include traditional songs such as “Home on the Range” (the state song of Kansas), “Red River Valley,” “Streets of Laredo” or “Sweet Betsy from Pike,” as well as modern melodies such as “Back in the Saddle Again,” “Carry Me Back to the Lone Prairie,” “Cattle Call,” “Cool Water,” “Happy Trails” or “Tumbling Tumbleweeds.” Study the performances of singing cowboys such as Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, Tex Ritter and Rex Allen. W
