Calvin Harris and Rag'n'Bone Man are two very different artists that have collaborated on the soulful hit "Giant." Calvin Harris is a Scottish DJ and producer, known for his electronic dance music while Rag'n'Bone Man, or Rory Graham, is a British singer-songwriter known for his soulful blues vocals. Learning to sing like both artists requires a combination of vocal techniques and a deep understanding of the different genres they represent.

To learn to sing like Rag'n'Bone Man

It's essential to understand the importance of soulful and bluesy vocal technique. Rag'n'Bone Man's signature sound is raw, emotive, and powerful, with a lot of focus on his lower register. To mimic his sound, try using a slightly less breathy tone of voice and focusing on a deeper, more natural vibrato. Learn and practice your breathing techniques so you can hold long, soulful notes with ease, but also learn to restrain your breathing in shorter, more dynamic phrases.

To learn to sing like Calvin Harris

It's essential to understand the production techniques that go into creating his music. Calvin Harris's sound is electronic dance music, so the vocals he uses match the energy of the beats. To mimic his sound, focus on keeping your vocal tone bright and energetic, with a clear sense of pitch that cuts through the music. Learn to use vocal editing software that helps tune your pitch while singing. Always keep your mouth opened when singing, but avoid over-emphasizing by keeping your tongue in place.

To practice singing like both artists

Singing Carrots has multiple resources. Start with using the vocal range test to determine where your voice sits and find songs within your range. Consider learning one of Rag'n'Bone Man's greatest hits, "Human," and practice Calvin Harris's "One Kiss." Both songs highlight the unique vocal techniques of each artist. Use the Pitch Accuracy test and Vocal Pitch Monitor to practice and keep track of accuracy and pitch. The Pitch Training tool can help you develop your vocal agility and range with warm-ups and pitch visualizers. Breath support is essential for both, use the Breathing Basics article to sharpen your technique before tackling Rag'n'Bone Man's powerful phrases or Harris' electronic vocal sounds. Finally, check out the Singing course, which covers singing theory, and techniques to master your voice.

In summary

Learning to sing like Calvin Harris and Rag'n'Bone Man requires different techniques to mimic their vastly different genres. Focus on Rag'n'Bone Man's soulful and bluesy technique and Calvin Harris's bright and energetic vocal tone. Use Singing Carrots' resources to master breathing technique, pitch accuracy, and agility. Practice one of each artist's hit songs and leverage their vocal technique and range to improve your own singing.