Singing Guide: Candlebox
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Candlebox is an American rock band that rose to fame in the early 1990s with their hit singles "Far Behind" and "You". The band's frontman, Kevin Martin, has a distinctive voice that has helped to define their sound. In this article, we will explore how to learn to sing like Kevin Martin.
Unique Vocal Technique Kevin Martin's voice is characterized by his use of vibrato and his ability to smoothly transition between his chest voice and head voice. To sing like Kevin Martin, it's important to focus on these two aspects of his vocal technique.
Songs Candlebox has a number of great songs that showcase Kevin Martin's vocal ability. Some of the best songs to practice singing along with include:
- "Far Behind"
- "You"
- "Cover Me"
- "Simple Lessons"
- "Change"
- "It's Alright"
Practical Advice To achieve a similar vocal style to Kevin Martin, it's important to focus on developing good breath control and vocal strength. Singing exercises such as the ones in Singing Carrots' Pitch Training can help improve your range and agility. Additionally, practicing open mouth and throat techniques as explored in this article can help with achieving the smooth transitions between chest and head voice, a key aspect of Martin's singing.
Relevant Singing Carrots Resources:
- Vocal range test: Knowing your vocal range can help you better practice songs in the right key.
- Pitch accuracy test: Candlebox songs have many melodic variations and the pitch accuracy test can help you to improve your pitch.
- Pitch Training - Educational Singing Game: Pitch training is an essential step in getting a stronger voice, and the games provide an entertaining way to start or end your practice.
- Singing course: If you are a beginner, Singing Carrots course is a good place to start. It covers basic singing techniques like breathing, stretching, vocal exercise, and more.
By focusing on these techniques, practicing along with Candlebox's songs, and utilizing relevant Singing Carrots resources, you can start to develop a singing voice more like Kevin Martin's.