Singing Guide: Dream
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
If you're looking to learn how to sing like Dream, then you're in luck! Dream's unique style requires a subtle, smooth, and textured vocal delivery, incorporating both high and low notes. He is known for his signature falsetto and head voice, as well as his ability to blend his chest and head voices seamlessly. To achieve these effects, there are several key techniques and tips to focus on.
- Breathing
Before you even start singing, make sure you're breathing properly. Breathing deeply from your diaphragm in a relaxed way helps to support your voice and produce a clearer tone. Check out these breathing basics for more information.
- Vocal range
It's important to know your vocal range so you can choose the right songs for your voice. Take the vocal range test to determine your range and learn about the different voice types in this article. This will also help you find Dream's songs that match your voice.
- Warm-up exercises
Before diving into Dream's songs, make sure you warm up properly with exercises like humming in the 3 Minute Warm Up video and practicing scales in Pitch Training: Educational Singing Game.
- Head and chest voice
To sing like Dream, you'll need to blend your head and chest voices seamlessly, which can be tricky. This video explains the concept of chest voice, and these two videos can help you understand and develop your mixed voice or falsetto.
- Vocal control
Dream's style requires incredible control over your voice. Exercises like Beggars Bounce focus on developing vibrato, while Stop Sounding Nasal can help you develop better breath control and combat nasality.
- Song choice
Dream's songs showcase his unique vocal texture and style, so try choosing songs like "He Loves U Not" or "This Is Me" that highlight these attributes. Use the song search tool to find songs that match your voice and style.
By practicing these techniques and choosing the right songs, you'll be well on your way to mastering Dream's signature vocal style. For more tips and resources on improving your singing, make sure to check out Singing Carrots.