How to Learn Singing Like Illenium & X Ambassadors

Illenium is known for his melodic bass productions, whilst X Ambassadors are famous for their alternative rock and pop hits. Together, the trio has delivered memorable collaborations such as In Your Arms, and their distinct styles make for an exciting vocal learning opportunity. In this Singing Carrots guide, we aim to help you master Illenium and X Ambassadors' vocal style.

Analyze Your Voice

Before embarking on any vocal training, it's essential to understand what kind of voice you have. Knowing your vocal range can help you find suitable Illenium and X Ambassadors songs to practice. Singing Carrots provides a vocal range test to help you discover your vocal range. The site also has information on voice types which can further aid in picking the right songs.

Emulating Illenium's Vocals

Illenium generally uses soft and high-pitched vocals in his music. Pay close attention to the way he sings and try to mimic his vocal style. Some examples of Illenium's vocal style can be found in his songs "Takeaway" and "Sad Songs."

To warm up, we suggest using Singing Carrot's Farinelli Breathing Exercise. This exercise will help you control your breathing and provide a better sound.

Illenium sings in a chest voice register, and a crucial aspect to replicating this style is to focus on the tongue's position. In this video by Singing Carrots, you can learn how to use your chest voice while keeping your tongue in the correct position. Additionally, a way to belt a higher note without straining your voice is by learning the proper resonance. Resonance in singing is the key to getting a clear, loud, and effortless high pitch.

Emulating X Ambassadors Vocals

X Ambassadors' alternative rock and pop music are well known for Sam Harris's powerful vocals. Harris uses a mix of belting, falsetto and twang vocals, especially in famous songs like "Renegades" and "Unsteady."

To sing like Sam Harris, open mouth and throat while singing. X Ambassadors' frontman also uses a technique called twang to get his famous belting vocals. The How to Twang Exercise video on Singing Carrots is an excellent resource to start practicing these kinds of vocals.

Sam Harris also uses his falsetto in X Ambassador's music. The Beggars Bounce video on Singing Carrots teaches you how to do falsetto and use it correctly.

Practice Effectively

To become proficient at singing like Illenium & X Ambassadors, you need to practice efficiently. Singing Carrot's How to Learn a Song Effectively guide is a great place to start. Additionally, Singing Carrots' Vocal Pitch Monitor can help track your progress and get constructive feedback.

Singing Carrots' Search songs feature allows you to find songs suitable for your skill level, vocal range, and genre preference. You can also search for songs that have a similar style to Illenium & X Ambassadors.

Conclusion

In conclusion, mastering the vocal styles of Illenium & X Ambassadors requires patience, practice, and attention to detail. Use the resources provided by Singing Carrots to improve your singing skills. Incorporate the proper breathing mechanisms, vocal twang, falsetto, and resonance techniques to get the best possible results.