Singing Guide: Faith No More
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Faith No More is a versatile band with a unique style that blends alternative rock, funk, and metal. The band's singer, Mike Patton, has an explosive, almost operatic voice that allows him to sing in various styles.
If you want to learn how to sing like Mike Patton, you should start by analyzing your voice. Singing Carrots offers a useful article about the topic. You can also learn about the different voice types and find your range using Singing Carrots' vocal range test.
One of the keys to singing like Patton is breath support. You can find a detailed guide to breathing here. Open mouth and throat while singing plays an important role. This article explains why and how to do it effectively.
If you want to emulate Patton's signature style, you should master chest voice, falsetto, and mixed voice. This video explains chest voice, while this one is about mixed voice. There's also a video about the voice break for further understanding.
If you want to get better at articulation, try the finger bite exercise. Singing Carrots also offers an article explaining how to improve your pronunciation.
When learning a song, it's important to do it effectively. This article offers some practical advice on how to approach the task. You can also search for songs by your vocal range and genre preference on Singing Carrots' song search.
To further develop your skills, Singing Carrots offers a wide range of vocal exercises and warm-ups in the pitch training section.
Finally, remember that singing healthily is crucial. You can find tips on vocal health and how to avoid vocal damage and constrictions in the Singing Carrots blog.
If you want to take your singing to the next level, Singing Carrots' educational singing course will provide you with 21 lessons covering singing theory and practical tips.