Singing Guide: Afroman
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Afroman is a rapper known for his humorous and laid-back style. While he is not traditionally a 'singer,' his use of speech-tone register and sprechgesang techniques add a unique flavor to his music. The best way to learn singing like Afroman is to practice your speaking voice and incorporate elements of rapping into your singing.
To start, focus on analyzing your voice to develop a better understanding of your natural vocal range. Singing Carrots' Vocal Range Test can assist with this.
Once you have a better understanding of your vocal range, you can begin to improve your breath control using Singing Carrot's training exercises (link - breath support). Breathing is vital when achieving an Afroman-esque sound.
Afroman's distinctly relaxed vocal style is all about maintaining proper breath support while adding a lower, more laid-back quality to your sound. To achieve this sound, check out Singing Carrots' range of artist vocal ranges (link). Afroman's style is also characterized by his use of humor and storytelling in his lyrics. When choosing songs to improve your craft, focus on developing those narrative elements in your own work.
To improve your Sprechgesang technique, Singing Carrots' Pitch Accuracy Test and Pitch Training exercises will be useful. The ability to maintain a rhythm and use your voice like an instrument is crucial to Afroman's style.
Start simple by taking advantage of Singing Carrots' educational singing course. This 21-lesson program covers the basics of voice mechanics and applies them to practical singing exercises.
For more on the technical aspects of vocal delivery, check out some of the articles on Singing Carrots' Blog (links- How to analyze your voice), breathing basics, how to learn a song effectively
In summary, to learn singing like Afroman, focus on mastering your breath support and speaking voice. Incorporate some aspects of rapping into your singing, such as speaking-tone register and Sprechgesang techniques. Use resources like Singing Carrots to improve your pitch accuracy, rhythm, and overall vocal delivery. With the right approach, you can nail Afroman's unique laid-back style and bring a bit of humor and storytelling to your own music.