Singing Guide: Ash

Singing Guide: Ash

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

Are you a beginner or advanced singer?

If you aim to sing like Ash, the lead singer of the British indie band, Starsailor, you need to focus on his unique vocal range and style.

Ash has a high-pitched, soulful voice that can be described as a blend of rock, indie, and folk. He has developed a distinctive style that is characterized by his ability to switch between falsetto and full-voice seamlessly, creating a unique sound in each song.

To learn singing like Ash, you should consider using the following Singing Carrots resources:

  1. Vocal range test - Take the Vocal range test to determine your current vocal range and identify areas requiring improvement. Compare your score with Ash's and other singers' range to assess your progress.
  2. Pitch accuracy test - Use the Pitch accuracy test to find out how accurate your singing pitch is. This will help you refine your pitch control, a critical component for achieving Ash's unique sound.
  3. Pitch Training - Pitch Training is an interactive singing game that helps improve ear training, range, and agility. Use Pitch Training to practice singing higher notes and improve your falsetto singing.
  4. Song search - Find songs that match your vocal range and difficulty, or music by Starsailor, to practice the nuances of Ash's style.
  5. Vocal Health - Vocal Health is a Singing Carrots resource that provides guidance on how to take care of your voice. Adopting healthy singing habits, such as staying hydrated, can help prevent vocal damage and keep your voice healthy.

Here's a breakdown of Ash's unique vocal style, with relevant songs and Singing Carrots resources to help you achieve it:

  1. Falsetto - Ash is known for his excellent falsetto singing. You can practice falsetto singing using Pitch Training. Start with exercises that help you reach higher notes, such as "Belting" and "Head Voice."
  2. Vibrato - Ash's singing is characterized by vibrato - the natural oscillation or wavering of the pitch of your voice. Vibrato is an essential technique in popular singing styles. You can learn how to sing with Vibrato by practicing vocal warm-ups and techniques on Pitch Training.
  3. Breathing - Breath support is crucial to achieve Ash's style of singing. You can practice Breath support, using the Singing Carrots resources, such as Breathing basics and Breath support.

Songs that showcase Ash's unique vocal style include:

  1. Silence is Easy - This song has a slow in tempo and requires a lot of breath support to maintain the long notes.
  2. Good Souls - This song has a catchy chorus and a fantastic melody that emphasizes Ash's falsetto singing.
  3. Way to Fall - A slow, melancholic song showcasing Ash's unique vibrato.

By following the guidelines provided here, you can learn to sing like Ash, but remember, it will take time and dedication to achieve a unique style and voice of your own.

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