Berge's Vocal Techniques

Berge is one of the most revered Norwegian singers in recent years. Berge's unique baritenor voice blends elements of classical, folk, and pop, creating an utterly captivating sound that has gathered him a wide fan base. In this article, we're going to explore how to learn to sing like Berge and highlight some of his most outstanding vocal techniques.

Voice type and register

Berge's voice type is classified as baritenor, meaning that his vocal range spans across baritone and tenor. Berge usually sings using his middle voice and has a somewhat narrow dynamic range. Singers looking to match Berge's vocal tone should note his preference for connecting smoothly across his middle voice to his head voice. Mastering this connection will require thorough vocal exercises and focused warm-ups.

Breathing and Support

Effective breathing plays an essential role in achieving the smooth connected sound Berge is known for. Berge often uses what singers describe as active breathing or fully engagement of abdominal muscles to optimize exhalation and generate energy on demand. Singers looking to match this technique should master breath support exercises such as the Farinelli breathing exercises (found in the provided link on breathing basics).

Articulation and Clarity

Berge is excellent with articulation, allowing him to deliver clean and clear lyrics. Singers interested in matching his articulation should consider adding articulation drills, such as Finger Bite (in the provided videos link), to their vocal training routine.

Staging and Performance

Beyond his vocal ability, Berge is a master performer known for his poeticism and captivating stage presence. Study the tips given in the provided video links on how to overcome stage fright, posture, and tips for performing on stage, and singing with intuition, skills, emotion, and thinking, which should help you learn Berge's poise.

Most notable songs showcasing Berge's vocal technique

Some of Berge's most captivating songs include:

• The Time of My Life: showcases Berge's excellent articulation
• We can be Heroes: demonstrates his sensational vibrato
• Freedom: showcases his unique phrasing that juxtaposes with harmonic change
• Snart Bryter Jeg Ut: illustrates his wide pitch range and control

Resources to use

Singing Carrots provides toolsets that can assist singers with self-improvement. The following resources will be helpful for learning how to sing like Berge:

• Vocal range test - A vocal test that deserves taking to help determine your vocal range.
• Pitch accuracy test - A valuable resource to record your accuracy in pitch matching.
• Vocal Pitch Monitor - This tool illustrated your sung notes on a virtual piano.
• Pitch Training educative singing game - It covers a wide range of singing fundamentals.
• Search songs by vocal range - This allows you to find songs that suit your vocal range, difficulty, and genre preference.
• Vocal ranges of famous singers - You can explore the vocal ranges of over 5000 famous singers.
• Educational singing course - An extensive 21-lesson educational program covering singing theory and practical tips.