Singing Guide: Athlete
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
If you want to learn how to sing like Athlete, the British indie rock band, there are a few things that you need to master.
Firstly, Athlete’s music is known for their quiet, introspective moments leading to huge emotional climaxes. One of the keys to achieving this sound is to use good breath control. Pay close attention to your breathing technique, using both active (intentional) and passive breathing to create a stable breath support.
Another characteristic of Athlete’s sound is their use of falsetto. To achieve this, you need to be able to sing in a high register without straining your vocal cords. This is not easy for most people, so you will need to practice vocal warm-up exercises regularly to build the muscles around your vocal cords.
Athlete’s unique songwriting style often includes intricate harmonies. If you want to achieve this aspect of their vocal style, it's important to focus on pitch accuracy. Using Singing Carrots' range test and pitch accuracy test, you'll be able to train your ears to recognize pitches and improve your vocal precision.
Finally, when it comes to performance, Athlete is known for their dynamic stage presence. Practice singing with emotion and using appropriate facial expressions and body language, while also maintaining good posture.
Now, let's take a look at some of Athlete's most popular songs and examine their unique features that you can learn from:
- “Wires”: This song is a great example of Athlete's use of dynamic build and falsetto. Practice using your chest voice for the verses and falsetto for the chorus. Pay attention to your breath control as you gradually increase the intensity and volume of your performance.
- “El Salvador”: This track is a great example of Athlete's use of intricate harmonies. Use Singing Carrots' pitch training to get your voice in sync with chord progression throughout the song, and work on creating perfect vocal blends with your singing partners, if you have any.
- “Hurricane”: This song is an excellent example of Athlete's use of breathy, emotional singing. Practice singing this song with gentle, sustained breaths and focus on getting the smallest details of vocal expression just right.
Singing Carrots' resources, such as the vocal range test, pitch accuracy test, pitch training, and educational singing course are some excellent tools for you to improve your singing technique. Don't forget breathing exercises, warm-up drills, and posture correction - they are essential for better singing.
With practice, determination, and the right tools at your disposal, you can learn to sing like Athlete and other popular indie bands you admire. Keep practicing, and good luck!