Singing Guide: Florence + the Machine
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Florence Welch, the frontwoman of Florence + the Machine, has a powerful yet delicate voice, capable of explosive high notes and strong emotional expression. To learn to sing like her, you must focus on the following:
Analyze your voice
Before learning to sing like Florence Welch, it’s important to understand your own voice. Take our vocal range test to determine where your voice fits in terms of high and low notes, and then analyze its unique qualities by using our article on how to analyze your voice.
Breathing and breath support
Breathing is the foundation of singing, and Florence Welch’s style incorporates strong, sustained notes that require excellent breath control. For this reason, you should practice breathing exercises, focusing on both active and passive breathing. Check out our articles on breathing basics and breath support for more information.
Technique and style
Florence Welch’s voice includes a range of techniques, including belting, vibrato, and falsetto. To learn these techniques, our vocal pitch monitor can help you see and hear your sung notes on a virtual piano. Our pitch training includes warm-ups, pitch visualizer, and exercises for range and agility.
Specific songs and performances
Florence Welch is known for her emotionally charged performances and unique style. Some of her most iconic songs include “Dog Days are Over,” “Rabbit Heart (Raise It Up),” and “Shake it Out.” To find songs similar to your vocal range, use our song search tool. You can also find information on Florence Welch’s techniques and style on our artist vocal ranges page.
Performing tips
To sing like Florence Welch, it’s important to embody her emotion and energy. Our articles on singing with intuition, skills, emotion, and thinking and tips for performing on stage can provide further guidance.
Additional resources
Our singing course covers singing theory and practical tips. You can also explore our articles and videos on vocal health, resonance, vocal registers, onsets and offsets, and many more.
Finally, remember that learning to sing like Florence Welch takes patience, practice, and perseverance. With Singing Carrots, you have all the tools you need to develop your voice and find your own unique sound.