Singing Guide: Aerosmith
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Aerosmith is a classic American rock band consisting of five members - Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton, and Joey Kramer. Known for the raspy and emotional vocals of singer Steven Tyler and the bluesy guitar playing of Joe Perry, they have been entertaining audiences for over four decades.
If you want to learn to sing like Steven Tyler and develop his unique vocal style, here are some tips and techniques to get you started:
- Analyze your voice: Before you can begin to sing like Steven Tyler, you need to know your own voice. Take Singing Carrots' Vocal Range Test to determine your unique range and voice type, which will be critical for singing Aerosmith's songs.
- Embrace your own voice: While Steven Tyler has a unique voice, he encourages other singers to find and embrace their authentic voice. Every singer has their own style and vocal limitations. Identify your strengths and weaknesses and work to develop your own sound.
- Breathing and Breath Support: Aerosmith's songs are packed with challenging vocal passages that require expert breath control and support. To develop these skills, practice Singing Carrots' Farinelli Breathing Exercise or explore the articles on Breath Support and Breathing basics.
- Chest Voice and Vibrato: Steven Tyler's singing features powerful and gritty Chest Voice and masterful use of vibrato. To develop this ability, use Singing Carrots' Vocal Distortion & Growling videos for vocal exercises that will help you build these techniques into your vocal muscle memory.
- Practicing and performing: To refine and showcase your Aerosmith-style singing, you should practice singing their hits and other songs that match your vocal range. Singing Carrots' Song Search tool can help you find perfect pieces for your voice. To prepare for public performance, learn tips from Singing Carrots articles such as How to Overcome Stage Fright, Tips for Performing on Stage, and Singing with intuition, skills, emotion, and thinking.
- Aerosmith's songs: To get inspiration for developing a style sounding like Steven Tyler, you can take cues from his legendary performances. Research some of Aerosmith's hits for inspiration. "I Don't Wanna Miss a Thing" showcases Tyler's ability to deliver powerful ballads. "Walk This Way" shows off his chops for fast-paced rock vocals. In "Dream On," Tyler demonstrates his range and vocal control, making this a great song for practice and inspiration.
Incorporate these tips and use Singing Carrots resources to improve your singing and learn to sing like Steven Tyler. Have fun exploring your style and finding representative Aerosmith pieces for your range.