Learning to Sing “Come Sail Away” by Styx
Styx’s classic rock anthem “Come Sail Away” is known for its unique musical composition and powerful vocal performance. The song’s vocals require a good control over one’s range and resonate with distinct melodic sensitivity. To master this song, you need an understanding of your vocal capabilities, breath control, and the ability to maintain an open throat while singing. Let’s take a step by step approach to master this song.
Vocal Range Analysis
Before starting, it’s essential to know your vocal range. You can use our Vocal Range Test to understand the limits of your voice and compare it with famous singers. By matching your vocal range with the song, you can sing more comfortably and avoid straining your voice.
Understand your Breath Support
Understanding breath support is crucial since it enables you to sustain long notes and sing more powerfully. For improving your breathing technique, watch this video exercise on Farinelli Breathing.
Maintain an Open Throat
An open throat can significantly affect the resonance and timbre of your voice. Try humming the song to feel the resonance in your body. If it’s hard, consider our Humming exercise video.
Practice the Song
Use our Singing Comfort Zone video to start practicing. It’s also crucial to avoid vocal straining, and if you feel discomfort, take a break and try again after some time.
Sound Authentic
Understanding the unique vocal technique used in the song helps in delivering an authentic performance. Dennis DeYoung, the lead vocalist, employs a combination of chest voice and mixed voice, allowing for a warm and rich vocal tone while maintaining the capacity to hit high notes without straining. Refer to this voice registers & vocal break article to understand this technique.
Maintain the Right Posture
Posture is another critical aspect of delivering a powerful performance. Go through this helpful video tutorial on maintaining a good singing posture.
Conclusion
“Come Sail Away” carries an emotional weight that requires not just vocal prowess but also expressive delivery. By working on these aspects, you can ensure a performance that is both vocally impressive and emotionally resonant.
For further assistance, explore our 21-lesson singing course, where we cover singing theory and practical tips.