Singing Guide: Alpha Rev
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Learning to Sing Like Alpha Rev: A Comprehensive Guide
Do you want to sing like Alpha Rev? With their soaring melodies and emotive lyrics, the band's music is a great starting point for anyone looking to improve their vocal skills. In this article, we'll explore the unique vocal techniques of Alpha Rev and suggest some practical tips and Singing Carrots resources to help you learn to sing like them.
Understanding Alpha Rev's Vocal Style
Alpha Rev is known for their emotional and soulful performances. The band's lead singer, Casey McPherson, has a soaring tenor voice that can reach high notes with ease. To sing like Alpha Rev, you'll need to develop the following techniques:
- Work on Your Breath Support
- Practice Sustaining Long Notes
- Develop Your Vibrato
- Experiment with Twang
Work on Your Breath Support
Alpha Rev's soaring vocals are due in large part to McPherson's impressive breath control. To improve your own breath support, try the Farinelli breathing exercise on Singing Carrots [Farinelli Breathing]), This exercise helps expand your lung capacity and improve your breath control.
Practice Sustaining Long Notes
To really nail Alpha Rev's signature soaring melodies, you'll need to work on sustaining long notes. Try the Sustain Vocal exercise on Singing Carrots ([Sustain Vocal]) to help build your endurance and improve your vocal control.
Develop Your Vibrato
Alpha Rev's music often features a rich vibrato, which adds emotional depth to their performances. Work on developing your own vibrato with the Diaphragm Bounce exercise on Singing Carrots ([Diaphragm Bounce]). This exercise helps you develop a controlled and consistent vibrato.
Experiment with Twang
One of the unique aspects of Alpha Rev's vocal style is the use of twang on certain notes to add emphasis and color. Try the How to Twang Exercise on Singing Carrots ([How to Twang Exercise]) to add twang to your own vocal performances.
Learning Alpha Rev's Songs
To really master Alpha Rev's vocal style, you'll need to practice singing their songs. Here are some great tracks to get started with:
- "New Morning" "Lonely Man" "Sing Loud"
Resources
Singing Carrots has many resources to help you improve your singing skills and learn to sing like Alpha Rev. Here are some articles and exercises to check out: