Singing Guide: Doki Doki Literature Club!
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Are you a fan of Doki Doki Literature Club! and want to learn how to sing the songs like the club members? This guide will take you through the unique vocal styles prevalent throughout the game, and how to emulate them, while incorporating some practical advice and relevant Singing Carrots resources.
The songs of Doki Doki Literature Club! have Japanese pop culture and anime influences, and the club's members often convey deep emotions and vulnerability through their vocal performance. Their unique vocal style is characterized by:
- Whispering/talking at the beginning of songs
- High but breathy singing
- Vocal fry
- Vibrato
- Emoting through singing
- Singing in Japanese
As such, when emulating the club's members, try to incorporate these styles into your performance.
Now, let's explore how to learn to sing like each member:
Sayori
Sayori's cheerful personality is reflected in her singing, with the focus being on the emotion conveyed. If you want to sing like Sayori, adjust your style to be bright yet soft, with a forward placement of the sound. To achieve this, the Vocal Range Test and Pitch Accuracy Test on Singing Carrots are good starting points. While practicing, use the Vocal Pitch Monitor to ensure that you are hitting the intended notes with accuracy. The song "Ohayou Sayori!" is a great example of her style and showcases her singing skills well.
Natsuki
Natsuki's singing style is different from the above style of Sayori, as it is more powerful with a hint of aggression. The key here is to produce a sharp tone that is full of energy and emotion. Try to work on your chest voice, using the Singing Comfort Zone exercise, to develop a similar sound. Also, utilizing the Pitch Training tool and the Vocal Range Test can help in achieving her style. Her song "Okay, Everyone!" is a showcase of her vocal ability and power.
Yuri
Yuri's voice holds a certain air of mystique and elegance. To sing like her, find a comfortable range and focus on extending notes for a long duration, creating an ethereal and haunting sound. Fluttering vibrato is linked with extended notes, and practicing the basic warm-up exercise Farinelli Breathing can be useful for this. The song "Play with me" will require vocal control and range to emulate Yuri's unique style.
Monika
Monika is the club's leader and has a calm, composed nature. Her singing style focuses on precise enunciation; every word is clear and crisp, making her singing stand out from that of other members. Articulation techniques such as Finger Bite, explained with a video link in the resources, can help in achieving this vocal style. Another tip is to make sure your posture is correct while standing. The song "Your reality" shows off Monika's treatment of lyrics and the skill required to achieve her style.
Remember, the best way to learn how to sing like a character is to listen to their music and pay special attention to their unique vocal style. With Singing Carrots resources, ranging from pitch control exercises to warm-up activities, you can hone your skills and achieve the desired result. So, what are you waiting for? Go ahead and start singing like the club members of Doki Doki Literature Club!