Singing Guide: Biffy Clyro
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
If you're hoping to sing like Biffy Clyro, then you're in for a treat. Biffy Clyro is a Scottish band known for their unique blend of rock, haunting melodies and incredible vocal range and techniques.
The lead singer of Biffy Clyro, Simon Neil, is also known for his impressive falsetto range and control, so let's dive into how to learn to sing like him.
To start, it's important to warm up your voice with breathing exercises. This blog post on breath support is an excellent place to start and this video on Farinelli Breathing can help too.
Once you've warmed up, it's important to understand your voice type and range. You can take our vocal range test to understand your range and also explore vocal types and registers to develop more control and versatility. This article on Voice Registers & Vocal Breaks is a great starting point.
To sing like Simon Neil, it's also important to practice good posture and understand how to open your mouth and throat while singing. This article on Open Mouth & Throat is a good place to start.
One of the things that makes Simon Neil's vocals stand out is his use of vibrato. Check out this article on Singing with Vibrato to learn more about how to add vibrato to your singing.
Another element that sets Biffy Clyro apart is Simon Neil's use of chest voice in his lower range and head voice in his higher range. This video on Chest Voice and Voice Registers is an excellent resource for mastering these techniques.
Finally, to sing like Simon Neil, you'll want to practice with his songs. Some of his most popular songs are Mountains, Many of Horror, and The Captain. This article on How to Learn a Song Effectively can help you break down the lyrics and melodies so you can really nail your performance.
Remember to monitor your progress with our Progress Statistics and check out our Vocal Range of Famous Singers to see where you stand among the greats. With these resources, you'll be singing like Biffy Clyro in no time!