Singing Guide: Foghat
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Foghat is a classic rock band formed in London in the late 1960s, known for their bluesy sound and riff-heavy guitar work. The band's lead singer, Dave Peverett, had a distinctive voice that ranged from soulful and smooth to gritty and powerful. If you want to learn to sing like Dave Peverett, here are some tips to get you started:
- Focus on your breathing
Breathing is essential for any singer, but it is especially important if you want to sing like Dave Peverett. His smooth, soulful vocal style relies heavily on proper breath control. Check out these breathing basics from Singing Carrots to get started.
- Emphasize your vocal range
One of the most notable things about Peverett's voice is his impressive range. To achieve this, try taking Singing Carrots' vocal range test and then work on expanding your range with pitch training.
- Practice singing with feeling
Peverett's emotive, soulful style is something that can be learned through practice. One helpful resource is Singing Carrots' singing with intuition, skills, emotion, and thinking guide, which offers practical advice on how to connect with your emotions while singing.
- Use your whole body
Peverett's powerful vocals were not just the result of good breath control and vocal range, but also of proper alignment and muscle engagement throughout his body. Check out this video on good singing posture and try Singing Carrots' sustain vocal exercise to develop proper alignment and muscle engagement.
- Learn some Foghat songs!
To really get a feel for Peverett's unique vocal style, try singing along with some of Foghat's classic hits. Notable songs include "Slow Ride", "Fool for the City", and "I Just Want to Make Love to You". Search for some songs matching your vocal range at Singing Carrots' search songs or find info on vocal ranges of famous singers.
By following these tips and utilizing the resources from Singing Carrots, you can learn to sing like Dave Peverett and develop your own soulful, emotive vocal style.