Barenaked Ladies is a Canadian band known for their quirky humor and catchy pop-rock tunes. While their sound is not overly complex, lead singer Ed Robertson has a distinct and powerful voice that is instantly recognizable. To learn how to sing like Robertson, you'll need to focus on three key areas: breath control, phrasing, and projection.

Breath Control:

A good singer needs to have excellent breath control. This means being able to control the volume and duration of your breath. Barenaked Ladies' music is characterized by quick phrasing, which can make it difficult to get the words out without running out of breath. One way to practice your breath control is by doing the Farinelli Breathing exercise.

Phrasing:

Barenaked Ladies' lyrics are often fast-paced and tongue-twisting, so it's essential to work on your phrasing. Practice singing along to songs like "One Week" or "If I Had $1000000" and pay close attention to where Robertson pauses and where he takes a breath. You can also try using the "finger bite" articulation exercise to help you enunciate your words clearly.

Projection:

Robertson has a commanding voice that can easily fill a room. To achieve the same level of projection, you'll need to work on your volume and tone. Try singing along to songs that have a louder volume, like "Pinch Me" or "Testing 1,2,3," to get used to projecting your voice.

Suggested songs to practice:

• "One Week"
• "If I Had $1000000"
• "It's All Been Done"
• "Pinch Me"
• "Testing 1,2,3"

Suggested Singing Carrots resources:

• Breathing basics
• How to learn a song effectively
• Articulation
• Singing with intuition, skills, emotion, and thinking
• How posture affects your singing
• Tips for performing on stage
• Vocal range test
• Pitch accuracy test
• Vocal Pitch Monitor
• Pitch Training - Educational Singing Game
• Search songs by vocal range
• Vocal ranges of famous singers
• Educational singing course

Good luck on your singing journey, and remember to have fun with it!