Warm-Up

Before you start singing like Faces' lead singer Rod Stewart, it's important to warm up your voice properly. Check out the Singing Carrots 3 Minute Warm Up video to start your warm-up routine. It's essential to start with some gentle vocal exercises to avoid straining or damaging your voice. Once you're warmed up, you can start to sing like Rod Stewart!

Focus on Emotion

One of the key characteristics of Rod Stewart's singing style is his ability to convey emotion in his vocals. From songs like "Stay with Me" to ballads like "Maggie May," he always manages to get across the raw emotion of the song. To sing like Rod Stewart, it's important to focus on the emotion in the lyrics and try to convey that emotion in your vocals.

Work on Your Raspy Voice

Rod Stewart is also known for his raspy, gritty voice, which is one of his defining features as a singer. To replicate this sound, you'll want to focus on your breathing and breath control. Singing Carrots has a great breath support article explaining how to use your breath to achieve this effect.

Study Rod Stewart’s Techniques

To truly sing like Rod Stewart, you'll need to study his techniques and style. Watch videos of live performances and try to identify what makes his performance style unique. What does he do differently from other singers?

Practice Chest Voice

Rod Stewart is often praised for his powerful chest voice, which is the lower register of the voice. To sing like Rod Stewart, you'll want to practice singing in this range and pay attention to your chest vibration when you sing. If you are unsure about chest voice, check out the Singing Carrots Chest Voice Explained video.

Song Selection

When selecting songs to sing like Rod Stewart you want to choose songs where his unique voice shines through. Some classic Rod Stewart songs to consider working on include "Maggie May," "Stay with Me," "You Wear It Well," and "Tonight's the Night." The Singing Carrots Search by vocal range feature can help you find the perfect songs for your vocal range and level of ability.

By focusing on these aspects of Rod Stewart's singing style and using the practical tips and Singing Carrots resources provided above, you can learn to sing like this iconic performer. Good luck and have fun experimenting with your newfound vocal abilities!