Singing Guide: Angus Stone

Singing Guide: Angus Stone

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

Are you a beginner or advanced singer?

Angus Stone, one half of the musical duo Angus & Julia Stone, has a singing style that is uniquely his own. His warm, hazy tone and gentle delivery make his music both soothing and captivating. If you're looking to learn how to sing like Angus Stone, here are some tips to get you started.

  1. Focus on your breath: Breath control is one of the key components of Angus Stone's singing style. To master this, start by working on breathing exercises like those found in Singing Carrots' article on "Breathing Basics." Inhale deeply, then exhale slowly and steadily. Practice this until you can take long breaths without feeling winded.

  2. Experiment with vibrato: Angus Stone uses a subtle, gentle vibrato in his singing, which gives his voice a unique character. Practice adding vibrato to your own singing by using the exercises in Singing Carrots' video on "Vibrato." Try it out on sustained notes and see how it feels.

  3. Develop your chest voice: One of the hallmarks of Angus Stone's singing style is his use of chest voice. This is the register of your voice that is closest to your speaking voice, and it's responsible for creating a warm, rich tone. To develop your chest voice, try some of the exercises in Singing Carrots' video on "Chest Voice/Voice Registers." Start by humming low notes and slowly move up the scale.

  4. Work on your diction: Angus Stone's enunciation is clear and precise, which allows his lyrics to be understood easily. To improve your diction, try the articulation exercises in Singing Carrots' article on "Articulation." Make sure to enunciate each word fully and clearly.

  5. Emphasize the emotion: Angus Stone's music is full of emotion and feeling, and so should yours be if you want to sing like him. Work on conveying the emotion of the song through your voice. Try singing a song without thinking about the technical aspects and focus solely on expressing the emotion of the lyrics.

Now that you have some tips for singing like Angus Stone, it's time to put them into practice. You can find many of the resources you need to refine your style, such as the Vocal Pitch Monitor, in Singing Carrots' arsenal of vocal training exercises. With consistent practice, you can develop a singing style that celebrates your unique voice while still capturing the essence of Angus Stone's captivating sound.

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