Singing Guide: Circles
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Learning how to sing like Post Malone
Post Malone is best known for his seemingly effortless ability to blend genres and create unique sounds in the world of pop music. From ballads to bangers, he's managed to carve out his own niche by infusing hip-hop, country, rock and metal together to create his signature sound.
If you're looking to learn how to sing like Post Malone, there are a few key things that you need to keep in mind.
- Practice your breathing
One of the most critical components of Post Malone's vocal performances is his ability to sustain long notes with precision and power. The key to this is good breath control. Make sure to practice your breathing exercises regularly to improve your posture and diaphragm strength.
- Master the art of vibrato
Vibrato is a technique used by many well-known singers, but Post Malone takes it to a whole other level. Vibrato is all about adding variation to a typically sustained note, which can add depth and texture to a song. Listen to "Circles" to hear his fantastic use of vibrato throughout the track - he even throws in some special effects like the "wobbles" in the final chorus!
- Experiment with different vocal registers
Post Malone uses his chest voice in most of his songs, making his songs resonate on a deeper level with his listeners, but he also makes use of his falsetto range. This range is heard in several songs like "Allergic" and "Stay" which emphasizes his impressive range and demonstrates his unique singing style.
- Open mouth and let your sound resonate!
Open-mouth singing is essential to singing like Post Malone, as he often sings with a slightly open mouth, adding a gritty sound to his songs. For instance, listen to how he sings during the chorus of "White Iverson." Keeping your jaw relaxed and filled with space is key to producing a similar sound.
- Keep your emotions in mind
Post Malone's ability to convey a wide range of emotions with his voice is one of his strengths as a singer. But while Post's tone can feel effortless, his emotions are keenly felt - you can't fake heartbreak and hopefulness. The more emotion you put into your singing, the more listeners will connect with your music.
Singing Carrots Resources
To continue your journey towards learning how to sing like Post Malone, consider checking out the following Singing Carrots resources: