Grant Lee Buffalo is a band known for its blend of alternative rock, folk, and country. Lead vocalist Grant Lee Phillips has a unique vocal style that is simultaneously raw, powerful, and emotional, using rich vibrato and twang. In this article, we will explore how to learn to sing like Grant Lee Phillips using Singing Carrots resources.

Breathing:

Breath support is key to singing like Grant Lee Phillips. To achieve this, you need to learn how to use your diaphragm. Use the Farinelli breathing exercise video above to help you with your breath work.

Vocal Range:

Grant Lee Phillips is a baritone with a wide vocal range. Use the Vocal Range Test to help you determine your own range and compare it to Phillips. You can find the Vocal Range Test here.

Voice Registers:

Phillips uses his full chest voice most of the time. However, he often transitions to his head voice to create a more intimate sound. The “Singing Comfort Zone” video shows how to transition between the chest and head voice. You can watch the "Singing Comfort Zone" video here.

Pitch Accuracy:

Phillips's music often relies on intricate melodies. Hence you need to work on your pitch accuracy skills. Practice pitch accuracy with the Pitch Accuracy Test and visualizer, using exercises from the Pitch Training module. You can find the Pitch Accuracy Test here, and the Pitch Training module here.

Warm-ups:

Warm-up exercises help you prepare for a recording session or a live performance. Humming is one of the simplest and most effective exercises, as shown in the Humming video. You can watch the "Humming" video here.

Song Selection:

Studying the songs of Grant Lee Buffalo is key to learning how to sing like Phillips. Look for songs like "Fuzzy," "Mockingbirds," and "Joyful Noise" that show off Phillips’s range and vocal technique. You can even use the Song-Book feature to create your performance set, get linked lyrics, sheet music, chords, karaoke, and YouTube audio. You can find the Song-Book feature here.

Final Words:

Learning to sing like Grant Lee Phillips is not an overnight process. It takes practice, patience, and dedication. Use the resources provided by Singing Carrots to help you improve your breathing, pitch accuracy, warm-ups, and voice registers. Don't forget to choose the right songs to practice, and keep monitoring your progress using the Progress Statistics feature. Good luck on your journey to singing like Grant Lee Phillips!