Singing Guide: Fame

Singing Guide: Fame

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

Are you a beginner or advanced singer?

If you want to learn singing like David Bowie, you need to first understand his unique style of singing. David Bowie has a distinctive voice that ranges from a low baritone to a high tenor, with a unique vibrato that is both smooth and edgy at the same time. He also has a strong falsetto voice that he uses to great effect in many of his songs.

To develop a voice similar to David Bowie, it's important to work on your range and vibrato. Singing exercises like Singing Carrots' pitch training game can help you develop your pitch accuracy and control. Singing with do-re-mi scales can help you work on your vocal range. Additionally, it's essential to pay attention to breathing, as it can significantly influence your sound. Articles like "Breathing basics" and "Breath support" can help you learn how to breathe correctly and develop the necessary breath support to sustain longer notes.

Bowie was an innovative performer who tried unusual techniques to achieve his signature sound. He often added a theatrical element to his performances. To learn Bowie's style, you need to focus on his control over his voice and the theatricality of his performance. In songs like "Changes," "Life on Mars," and "Heroes," Bowie shows off his unique vibrato and range. Articles like "Singing with Vibrato" and "How to find your own authentic voice" can provide insight into developing your own unique sound based on your existing voice.

Finally, Bowie's music was often examples of emotive expression, ranging from sheer joy to haunting beauty. You'll need to master articulation and intonation to deliver lyrics with the same emotional impact his songs exude. Articles like "Articulation" can help improve your pronunciation and enunciation.

In addition to the resources mentioned above, Singing Carrots also provides video exercises, such as "Chest Voice Explained," "Posture," and "Relaxing Breath," that can help you improve your singing skills as well as provide tips for performing on stage.

With Singing Carrots' resources, such as the range test, pitch accuracy test, pitch monitor, and song search, you can also experiment with different pitches, notes, and styles to improve your singing performance. Good luck!

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