Singing Guide: Aqualung
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Aqualung, the British singer-songwriter, gained popularity with his unique voice and style that combines elements of rock, folk, and indie. If you want to learn how to sing like him, there are several techniques and exercises you can try.
First, Aqualung uses a lot of breathiness and soft, gentle tones in his singing. To achieve this, you can work on your breath control and passive breathing techniques. Learn more about passive breathing by checking out this blog post on breathing basics.
Another signature element of Aqualung's style is his use of falsetto. You can improve your own falsetto by practicing certain vocal exercises, such as building your range and working on vocal breaks. Learn more about voice registers and vocal breaks with this blog post on voice registers and video on mixed voice.
Aqualung also uses a lot of dynamic changes in his singing, going from soft and gentle to loud and powerful. You can work on your dynamic control by practicing vocal exercises that require you to change volume from soft to loud and back again. You can also work on your vibrato to give your voice a richer, fuller sound. The Beggars Bounce video on vibrato can help get you started.
Finally, it's important to practice singing Aqualung's songs. Some great examples of his unique style include "Brighter Than Sunshine" and "Strange and Beautiful." You can also look for other songs with falsetto and soft, breathy tones to practice your technique. Check out the Singing Carrots song search tool to find more songs that match your vocal range, difficulty, and genre preference.
With practice and dedication, you can learn to sing like Aqualung. And with the Singing Carrots resources and exercises listed above, you'll be well on your way to achieving your singing goals.