How to Sing like Bon Iver?

Justin Vernon, the lead singer of Bon Iver, is known for his unique falsetto and emotional vocal delivery. To sing like him, you need to master several techniques and styles:

Use Falsetto Voice

Vernon is known for his falsetto voice which he uses for most parts of his songs. You can practice falsetto by starting with vocal warm-ups like lip trills or humming. After that, try singing a song that has a high-pitched chorus, and use your falsetto voice for the higher notes. You can further practice falsetto by using the Vocal Pitch Monitor tool from Singing Carrots.

Use Open Throat

One of the reasons Vernon's vocals sound so unique is due to the use of an open throat when singing. This can be achieved through proper breathing and posture. To achieve an open throat, you should start with breathing exercises like the Farinelli Breathing video from Singing Carrots. The Open mouth and throat article can also help with this technique.

Sing with Emotion

Bon Iver songs are heavily emotional. To perform like Vernon, you need to be able to convey emotion through your singing. Make use of the Tips for Performing on Stage and Singing with Intuition articles on Singing Carrots. Also, learn to infuse your singing with unique vocal techniques like vibrato and vocal distortion like given in the Contemporary Vocal Techniques, Vibrato, and Vocal Distortion & Growling articles on Singing Carrots.

Practice, Practice, Practice

Practice is the key to mastering any style of singing. Practicing regularly with resources of Singing Carrots like Vocal Range Test, Vocal Health, and Vocal Pitch Training can immensely help you to improve.

Bon Iver’s Signature Songs

Some of the songs that showcase Bon Iver's unique vocal techniques are:

• Skinny Love
• For Emma
• Flume
• The Wolves (Act I and II)
• Heavenly Father

Use these songs to learn and practice your singing techniques and styles. You can also search for more songs matching your vocal range, difficulty level, and genre preference on Singing Carrots.

Singing Resources

Lastly, for better practice, make use of the available educational singing courses like the Singing for Beginners on Singing Carrots. Combined with the Singing Comfort Zone video and other singing-related videos, they can provide students with the necessary concepts and techniques to improve their singing abilities.

With practice and dedication, you can learn to sing like Bon Iver using the tips and resources available on Singing Carrots.