Singing Guide: EXO
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
EXO is a South Korean-Chinese boy band that debuted in 2012 under SM Entertainment. The group consists of nine members, each with their unique vocal abilities and styles. Here are the steps to learning how to sing like EXO:
Analyze Your Voice: Before getting started, it's important to understand your voice and identify your strengths and weaknesses. Taking Singing Carrots' vocal range test can help determine your range and where you might need improvement. (https://singingcarrots.com/range-test)
Vocal Types and Techniques: EXO members have varying vocal types, including high baritone, tenor, and counter-tenor. The group's vocal technique is characterized by its tight harmonization, falsetto, and breathiness. To learn more about different vocal types and breathing techniques, check out Singing Carrots articles on voice types (https://singingcarrots.com/blog/whats-a-voice-type-why-classify-mine/), breathing basics (https://singingcarrots.com/blog/active-and-passive-breathing/), and breath support (https://singingcarrots.com/blog/breath-support-respiration/).
Warm-up and Practice: A consistent warm-up routine is essential for proper vocal training and avoiding strain or injury. Singing Carrots' Pitch Training game offers interactive warm-ups and pitch exercises to help improve your range, pitch accuracy and ear training. (https://singingcarrots.com/pitch-training)
Singing Styles and Techniques: EXO's wide range of music genres, from ballads to pop, requires an ability to change the singing style and technique accordingly. Pay attention to the songs that showcase the specific techniques you are trying to master. Some of EXO's songs that might help with specific techniques include "Call Me Baby" for breathy singing, "Mama" for singing in various registers, and "Love Me Right" for mastering falsetto.
Performance techniques: EXO's performances are often high energy and require a lot of stage presence and charisma. Singing Carrots article on tips for performing on stage (https://singingcarrots.com/blog/perfromance/) offer helpful advice for enhancing your stage presence and making your performance stand out.
Vocal Health: Taking care of your voice is crucial to improve and maintain vocal ability. To learn more about proper vocal health and preventing damage to your voice, check out Singing Carrots' article on vocal health (https://singingcarrots.com/blog/vocal-health-prevent-damage-healthy-habits/).
Incorporating Singing Carrots' resources such as pitch accuracy test (https://singingcarrots.com/pitch-test), the Vocal Pitch Monitor (https://singingcarrots.com/pitch-monitor), songbook (https://singingcarrots.com/search), artist vocal range (https://singingcarrots.com/artists), vocal course (https://singingcarrots.com/singing-beginners), and extensive range of exercises (https://singingcarrots.com/pitch-training) can help improve your vocal ability and style.
Remember, consistent practice and dedication are key to mastering your singing skills.