Singing Guide: Alesso
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Alesso is a Swedish DJ, record producer, and musician known for his electronic dance music. He started to gain fame in the mid-2010s with hits such as "Heroes (We Could Be)," "Cool," and "If I Lose Myself".
If you want to learn to sing like Alesso, you need to focus on developing a few key skills that align with his unique vocal style. Here are a few tips on how to do it:
- Breath Control and Support: Alesso's vocal technique is characterized by an impressive control of breath, which allows him to create long and sustained notes with ease. To build up this skill, try out Singing Carrots' breathing warm-up exercises, such as the "Farinelli Breathing" video under the "Skill-related Videos" resource section.
- Pitch Accuracy: Alesso's music often features electronic elements that require a high level of pitch accuracy, which he showcases through his well-developed falsetto vocal range. Singing Carrots' Pitch Accuracy test (link under "Tools" section) is an excellent tool to train your pitch accuracy and to help you refine your falsetto range.
- Mixed Voice and Voice Registers: Alesso's unique style shows an impressive usage of falsetto and full voice registers, which in turn improves his range and add expressiveness to his songs. To develop this skill, you can check out the "Chest Voice Explained" video under the "Skill-related Videos" resource section.
- Vibrato: Alesso has a particular vibrato that he uses to add texture and emotion to his singing. You can learn more about vibrato by watching the "Singing with Vibrato" article under the "Articles" resource section.
To develop these skills, it is essential to spend time practicing and building up your vocal needs. Be sure to pay attention to your posture while singing and to avoid constrictions while breathing. For further information, read "Breath support", "Avoiding constrictions", and "How posture affects your singing" from the "Articles" resource section.
Alesso's most notable tracks for practicing his style include "Heroes (we could be)", "Cool", and "If I lose myself". By utilizing Singing Carrots' song search engine (available under "Tools" resources) and exploring their song-book, you can find an extensive selection of songs based on your music preferences, vocal range, and difficulty level.
With Singing Carrots' learning resources and practical advice, you can start your journey to developing a unique style, like Alesso's, while enhancing your overall singing technique.