Singing Guide: Debarge
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
If you want to learn how to sing like Debarge, you must first understand his unique vocal style. The Debarge vocal style is often characterized by a smooth and high falsetto range, bringing soulful melodies with a refined pop-funk sensibility. His signature songs often showcase his dynamic and energetic singing style, and his music incorporates elements of R&B, pop, and soul.
To learn how to sing like Debarge, start by practicing the basics of singing. Singing Carrots offers several articles to help you understand the fundamentals of singing. Understanding how to analyze your voice, identify your vocal range, and breath support is crucial. Vocal health and good posture while singing are also important to develop.
Debarge's vocals are characterized by his use of falsetto and his ability to seamlessly switch between his chest and head voice registers. Singing Carrots has a variety of videos and tools to help you develop these techniques. Try warming up your voice using the "Farinelli Breathing" exercise, and then practice your chest voice and voice switch with the "Singing Comfort Zone" video. To further strengthen your voice muscles, use the "Sustain Vocal" exercise, which helps you learn to hold notes for longer periods.
Debarge's signature vocal style is showcased in songs such as "All This Love," "Rhythm of the Night," and "Who's Holding Donna Now." Learning to emulate his iconic vocal range takes time and practice. Using Singing Carrots' "Vocal range test" will help you identify your own vocal range and compare it to Debarge's. Practicing pitch accuracy using Singing Carrots' "Pitch accuracy test" will help you get closer to matching his singing style.
Incorporate Debarge's unique style into your own singing by listening to his music and trying to emulate his falsetto technique and vocal range. Note how he uses vibrato to add emotion to his singing, and try it yourself using the "Beggars Bounce" and "Diaphragm Bounce" videos. For additional articulation practice, try the "Finger Bite" video.
To find songs that match your vocal range, explore Singing Carrots' "Search songs" feature, and filter songs by vocal range, difficulty, and genre preference. In addition, Singing Carrots offers an educational singing course covering singing theory and practical tips.
With practice and study, you can develop a singing style that emulates Debarge's vocal techniques and range. Use Singing Carrots' collection of resources and tools to improve your singing skills and unlock your full potential as a singer.