Singing Guide: Dierks Bently
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Dierks Bently is one of the most celebrated country singers known for his distinct voice and stage presence. If you're looking to learn how to sing like Dierks Bently, start with the basics of singing, such as breathing, posture, and warm-up exercises. You can find more detailed explanations and exercises on our blog and videos (see resources).
To sing like Dierks Bently, one must introduce a certain falsetto in their voice. He often uses a higher falsetto voice to sing some of his songs. For example, his song "Living" combines spoken-word verses with a crooning falsetto chorus. His song "I Hold On" showcases a deep, rich voice in the lower register, with a strong emphasis on diction. It would be best if you practiced both styles authentically. For more examples of Dierks’s singing style, check out his songs "Burning Man," "Say You Do," and "Drunk on a Plane."
An important tip to sing like Dierks Bently is to feel and connect with the lyrics. Being authentic and showing emotion while singing is what sets Dierks apart from others. At Singing Carrots, we have an article on "Singing With Intuition, Skills, Emotion, and Thinking" (see resources) that explains how to connect with a song emotionally.
Lastly, one should seek to expand their vocal range to add depth and dimension to their singing. The Singing Carrots Vocal Range Test and the Pitch Accuracy Test can be great tools to help you get started. Our Pitch Training game and Vocal Pitch Monitor tool will help you work on your pitch and get immediate feedback. Our educational singing course will equip you with the necessary training to expand your knowledge of singing and develop your technique.
Singing like Dierks Bently takes practice, dedication, and hard work, but with our Singing Carrots resources and some guidance, you can become a proficient and authentic country singer. Happy singing!