Singing Guide: Amy Shark

Singing Guide: Amy Shark

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

Are you a beginner or advanced singer?

Learning to Sing like Amy Shark

Amy Shark, born on July 14, 1986, is a multi-award-winning Australian indie-pop singer-songwriter who rose to fame after winning two national competitions: the pop song contest and the national an alternative-radio station artist-of-the-year competition. Her music style is a combination of emotional, story-driven lyrics with indie-pop melodies.

This article aims to provide practical advice, highlighting Amy Shark's unique vocal technique, and relevant Singing Carrots resources to help you learn to sing like her.

Discovering Your Voice Type

Before you start learning how to sing like Amy Shark, it is essential first to discover your voice type. Head over to Singing Carrots Vocal range test and discover your vocal range. Vocal range test

Amy Shark's Vocal Technique

One of the most apparent things about Amy Shark's vocal technique is her unique accent. This aspect makes her songs stand out from the crowd and lends itself to her storytelling style. To learn how to sing like her, it would be useful first to try and mimic the accent by listening to her songs.

Another key aspect of Amy Shark's vocal technique is the way she applies emotion to her voice, placing emphasis on certain words to convey a feeling or story. This article on singing with intuition, skills, emotion, and thinking can be useful in helping you cultivate this technique.

Exercises to Develop Your Voice

Singing Carrots resources offer plenty of exercises to develop your voice. Amy Shark's vocal style can be helped with the following exercises:

  • Breath support: To achieve Amy's projection, you need breath support. Learn breath support techniques in this blog post.
  • Mixed Voice: Mastering mixed voice is key to singing like Amy Shark. This video on mixed voice and exercise would be a valuable resource.
  • Reach High Notes: Amy often hits high notes in her songs. This vocal exercise would be useful for practicing and strengthening your skills.
  • Articulation: Finger bite exercise is recommended for enhancing articulation. Explore

Practicing Your Craft

Amy Shark brings stories to life with her unique voice. To create a similar effect, you need to learn how to connect with the lyrics of a song. The following article on how to learn a song effectively will guide you on how to achieve this.

Songs to Practice and Showcase Your Style

Now that you know Amy Shark's unique vocal technique, it's time to practice. There are plenty of songs to practice and showcase your singing skills, such as "Adore," "All loved up," and "I said hi."

Conclusion

Amy Shark is an incredibly talented singer with a unique vocal style and excellent storytelling skills. Her accent and emotional delivery set her apart from other singers. If you want to learn to sing like her, developing mixed voice, breath support and articulation, and learning to connect with the lyrics can be beneficial. Utilize the Singing Carrots vocal range test, pitch accuracy test, and pitch training to refine your skills.

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