Singing Guide: Chickenfoot
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
If you want to learn to sing like Sammy Hagar of Chickenfoot, you will first need to find your vocal range. Take Singing Carrots' Vocal range test and compare your results with Hagar’s vocal range on the Vocal ranges of famous singers page. Sammy Hagar is known for his hard rock vocals and high pitched wails.
To achieve Sammy’s vocal style, you should focus on developing your upper register and practicing compressed distortion. Compressed distortion is instrumental to rock and heavy metal singing styles, and if done properly, can add an edgy quality to your voice. (For more on vocal distortion, check out Singing Carrots’ article on vocal distortion & growling).
Sammy Hagar has a unique growling quality that enlivens his singing and adds character to his voice. Utilize Singing Carrots’ exercise on How to Growl to help you cultivate this technique.
Another way to improve your singing is to practice breath support. Practicing Singing Carrots' Breathing basics and Breath support exercises can help you develop your singing stamina and increase your vocal range.
To get familiar with Hagar's style and song choices, start by searching for Chickenfoot songs within your vocal range using the Search songs tool on Singing Carrots. Once you've found a song that fits well, use Singing Carrots’ How to learn a song effectively article to help you learn the melody and lyrics.
Don't forget to take care of your vocal health, too. You can find tips on vocal health and preventing damage by adopting healthy habits by reading Singing Carrots' dedicated article on the topic.
By practicing daily and utilizing Singing Carrots' tools and resources, you can learn to sing like Sammy Hagar of Chickenfoot in no time!