Singing Guide: Ben Cantelon

Singing Guide: Ben Cantelon

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

Are you a beginner or advanced singer?

If you're looking to emulate the musical style of Ben Cantelon, you've come to the right place!

Cantelon is a singer, songwriter, and worship leader who is famous for his masterful vocal technique and use of high and low registers. In this article, we'll explore how you can adopt some of Cantelon's techniques and incorporate them into your own singing style.

Chest voice and falsetto

One of Cantelon's key strengths is his comfortable switch between chest voice and falsetto. This ability is a result of his vast experience in studying the mechanics of the human voice - an essential trait for any vocalist. To start imitating his technique, it is recommended that you begin by working on your voice registers. You can start with this helpful resource on warming up your chest voice and voice registers: Singing Comfort Zone

Performing "Guardian" and "Saviour of the World"

Cantelon is also well-known for his fantastic performances of "Guardian" and "Saviour of the World." Both songs are perfect examples of his ability to reach high notes and utilize a range of vocal styles - from soft and melodic to powerful and intense. If you're interested in learning more about these songs, you can find sheet music and accompanying tunes on our Song-book.

Singing with emotion and intuition

Another essential skill of Cantelon's is his ability to connect on an emotional level with his audience. By using vocal techniques and expressions, he can evoke a range of feelings in his listeners. Singing with emotion is a skill that can be developed over time, and it requires a lot of practice. You can find tips to sing with intuition, skills, emotion, and thinking at our blog post.

Christian music and education

Cantelon's style is particularly well suited to Christian music, which is known for its emotive and contemplative nature. If you're looking to improve your skills in this area, we highly recommend our educational singing course, which covers singing theory and practical tips. Check it out here.

Practical resources

Lastly, it is crucial to ensure that you warm up your vocals properly before singing. This is where our Vocal Pitch Monitor comes in handy. Using this tool, you can monitor your pitch accuracy as you sing along with different exercises. Additionally, our Pitch Training game helps you develop pitch, rhythm, and ear training - all critical components of singing like Ben Cantelon.

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