Singing Guide: Anson Seabra
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
How to learn singing like Anson Seabra
Vocal Technique
Anson Seabra is a talented singer-songwriter known for his emotive and vulnerable performances. His singing style is characterized by his delicate and breathy falsetto, which he uses to convey raw emotions. To learn singing like Anson Seabra, it’s important to master the following vocal techniques:
Breath Control
Breath control is an essential technique for any singer, but particularly important for Anson Seabra’s musical style. Given that he often sings in falsetto, it’s crucial to support his breath carefully. Singers looking to emulate Anson’s style should practice breathing exercises such as the “Farinelli breathing” exercise.
Falsetto
Anson Seabra’s delicate singing style heavily relies on his falsetto. For singers looking to master their falsetto, it’s crucial to practice regularly. Exercise videos such as glottal onset, chest voice, and voice break can be useful in creating a balanced falsetto.
Vibrato
Anson’s stunning vocal control is highlighted by his use of vibrato. Vibrato is a slight, rapid fluctuation of pitch used to enhance the expressiveness of a music piece. Singers interested in developing vibrato control may use the singing exercise videos “Diaphragm Bounce” and “Beggars Bounce” for practice.
Emotion
Anson Seabra’s music is known for its emotional and relatable quality. To learn to sing and perform with similar emotional resonance, it is important to develop singing with intuition, skills, emotion, and thinking. Our course, “Singing for Beginners,” covers techniques to help singers tap into their emotional and intuitive sides.
Songs Showcasing his Style
It’s also crucial to study Anson’s music catalog thematically to learn singing like him. Here are a few of his most popular tracks to study:
- “Welcome to Wonderland” showcases his range and ability to sing with falsetto and passion.
- “Walked Through Hell” demonstrates his ability to sing high notes with steady control of his breath, falsetto, and emotion.
- “Hurricane” highlights his ability to project his voice, even in emotional and raw performances.
Practical Tips
- Use the vocal range test to determine your range and compare it to Anson Seabra.
- Use the Pitch Accuracy test to check and improve your pitch accuracy.
- Use the Singing Carrots' interactive pitch visualizer - Vocal Pitch Monitor - to improve range and agility, and for warm-ups.
- Use “Search Songs by Vocal Range” to explore songs matching your vocal range, difficulty level, and genre preference.
- Use “Artist Vocal Ranges” to learn about vocal ranges of famous artists.
- Be sure to maintain proper posture while singing, following the advice from the “How Posture Affects Your Singing” article.
- Stay hydrated and take care of your vocal health. See the “Vocal health” article for tips.
By mastering the appropriate techniques and familiarizing yourself with his musical catalog, you can learn to sing and perform like Anson Seabra. Let Singing Carrots' resources support you on your journey to becoming a better singer and mastering Anson Seabra's singing style.