Chris Tomlin's Style

Chris Tomlin's unique vocal style is based on a fusion of contemporary Christian music and traditional hymns. His music is characterized by his powerful, rich, and emotive vocals, which flow effortlessly from his chest voice to his head voice and his silvery falsetto. Another key element is his dynamic range, which he uses to express deep emotions through his music.

Vocal Technique

To sing like Chris Tomlin, you should focus on developing your chest voice, with a smooth and natural tonality. To achieve this, you can try using the chest voice exercises found in Singing Carrots' Chest Voice Explained. Also, practice warming up with Singing Carrots' Farinelli Breathing and Humming exercises, which will help you prepare your voice and achieve control over breath and pitch.

Pay attention to your breathing technique, using deep breaths from your diaphragm. Good breathing technique helps you maintain your vocal range and deliver strong notes with consistency. To achieve the seamless transition from chest voice to head voice, you can utilize Singing Carrots' Voice Break exercise and Singing Comfort Zone.

Furthermore, Chris Tomlin's style frequently features vibrato and sustained notes. To help you develop a smooth and beautiful vibrato, try Singing Carrots' Beggars Bounce and Diaphragm Bounce.

Songs to Showcase Your Chris Tomlin-Style Singing

1. Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) - This song is highly recommended for those just starting with Chris Tomlin's style. You can practice the vocal technique learned through Singing Carrots' Chest Voice Explained and Farinelli Breathing while singing this song.
2. Holy is the Lord - Highlighting his impressive vocal range, this song requires the vocal shift from the chest voice to his strong falsetto and how to sustain notes in a smooth manner.
3. Indescribable - In this song, Tomlin showcases his use of vibrato and dynamic range to create a moving and powerful performance.

Singing Carrots Courses

To get the full experience of how to develop a style like Chris Tomlin's, Singing Carrots offers a number of courses and exercises designed for singers. Recommended courses to take are Pitch Training and Vocal Health which can help with tone, vocal health, and control.

Singing Carrots has an extensive library of articles on various topics related to singing. Articles like Singing with Vibrato, Articulation, Breathing basics, and Resonance in Singing can be incredibly helpful resources for those looking to develop a singing voice like Chris Tomlin's.

With Singing Carrots, you have access to various tools like the Vocal Range Test and Song Search, which can help you discover your vocal range and find songs that suit your style.

By following Singing Carrots' vocal techniques and incorporating Chris Tomlin's unique style, you'll be well on your way to singing like the famous worship music leader.