Learning to sing like Adam Friedman

Adam Friedman is a rising American pop-rock performer admired for his soulful vocals and catchy lyrics. He is best known for his track 'Pretty Things' featured in Netflix series "The Witcher". In this article, we will explore his vocal technique and distinctive style of singing.

Adam Friedman style

Adam has a mesmerizing voice with a baritone to tenor range. To his listeners, his voice is not just a means of communicating emotions but a spiritual and soulful experience. Here are some tips to learn singing like Adam:

• Breath Control

Adam's most impressive skill is breath control. Adam is known for his ability to sustain notes, and he has mentioned in his interviews that controlling breath support is his most important consideration when it comes to singing. Here is an excellent article from Singing Carrots on breathing basics.

• Articulation

Adam is a master of articulation; he is an expert at singing and pronouncing the lyrics with clarity while maintaining emotion and musicality. Here is a comprehensive article on articulation.

• Vibrato

Unlike many other contemporary singers who avoid vibrato and sing with a straight tone, Adam is known for his use of beautiful vibrato, which makes his singing both expressive, sonorous, and dynamic. Here is an insightful article from Singing Carrots on singing with vibrato.

• Contemporary vocal technique-Modal Twang

Adam's voice is well-trained and uniquely able to incorporate contemporary vocal techniques like Heavy Modal, which adds volume and brightness to his voice, and Twang, known for its high pitch resonance and volume. Singing Carrots has an article covering Heavy Modal, Twang, and Belting that can provide a foundation in these techniques.

Emulating Adam Friedman

To begin emulating Adam Friedman’s technique, let's start with a few simple warm-ups to get the vocal cords nice and agile. You can start with this Singing Carrots video on sustained vocal tones to warm-up.

Now try singing along to Adam's popular tracks, paying close attention to his vocalization and articulation. A great song to start with is “What If”. This is one of his most popular songs, and it showcases his vocal range and pitch accuracy. Another song is “Be Nice,” which displays his expertise at picking up the spirit of the song and making it his own. Singing Carrots Search Songs tool can help you find other songs to sing based on your vocal range and preference for the genre.

Conclusion

Learning to sing like Adam Friedman requires time and patience, but with persistence, and the right guidance, it can be achieved. Take advantage of Singing Carrots' resources, including articles, video tutorials, and the search tool to choose your songs. Remember to focus on and practice breathing techniques, articulation, and vibrato, and incorporate contemporary techniques such as Heavy Modal and Twang to your singing for added flair.