How to Learn Singing Like Brad Delp?

Brad Delp was the lead vocalist for Boston in the 1970s and his powerful voice made him one of the greatest screamers of all time. Do you want to sing like Brad Delp? Here are some tips and exercises!

Analysing Your Voice

Before starting to learn how to sing like Brad Delp, it's important to know vocal terms such as range, voice type, and registers. Read the Voice Type article for more information about this topic.

Breathing and Warm-ups

Brad Delp's vocal range was incredible and his control over his voice was fantastic. One reason for that was his breathing technique, he took deep breaths from the diaphragm. Watch the Farinelli breathing video to learn more about this technique.

Techniques for Singing like Brad Delp

Brad Delp had a unique ability to sing in a high-pitched voice that complemented the music of Boston. He used a technique called twang which allowed him to transition smoothly from chest voice to head voice. Watch the How to Twang video to learn more about this technique.

Another impressive technique of Brad Delp was growling. It's a technique that requires a lot of practice, but it's worth it. The How to Growl video shows the correct way to do this technique.

Practicing Vocal Exercises

Singing along to Boston's songs is a great way to practice and learn how to sing like Brad Delp. Check out the range of songs available for your vocal type on Singing Carrots to get started.

Play with your voice and practice making unique sounds. For instance, Delp was fond of using vibrato in his songs. The Beggar's Bounce and Diaphragm Bounce videos demonstrate how you can use vibrato.

Resources for Learning to Sing like Brad Delp

• Take Singing Carrots' Vocal Range Test to discover your own vocal range and what Boston songs are suitable for your vocals.
• The Pitch Accuracy Test helps in evaluating your pitch accuracy abilities.
• The Vocal Pitch Monitor visualizes your notes to help you find your pitch.
• The Pitch Training Game helps improve your singing through interactive warm-ups and exercises for range and agility.
• The Song Search feature helps to find songs matching vocal range, difficulty, and genre preference.
• The Artists Vocal Ranges page showcases the vocal range of over 5000 famous singers.
• Singing Courseis a 21-lesson program that covers singing theory and practical tips.

Conclusion

With practice, dedication, and Singing Carrots' valuable resources, you can learn to sing like Brad Delp and potentially become a great screamer like him. Keep in mind the techniques that made Delp's voice so iconic, including twanging, growling, and vibrato, and don't forget the importance of proper breathing techniques. Happy singing!