Iron Butterfly was a psychedelic rock band from the late 1960s to the early 1970s. Their music was heavily influenced by hard rock and blues, and their unique sound was defined by their use of the electric organ and long, improvisational solos.

If you want to learn how to sing like Iron Butterfly, the following tips and Singing Carrots resources can help you on your journey.

Embrace the Psychedelic Sound

Iron Butterfly's sound is heavily influenced by psychedelic rock, a genre known for its experimental and unconventional approach to music. To sing like Iron Butterfly, you must embrace the psychedelic sound, which often includes lengthy instrumentals, unusual song structures, and trippy lyrics that focus on mind-expanding experiences. You may want to practice with songs like "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida," which is known for its extended instrumental section and hypnotic rhythm.

Develop Your Head Voice

Iron Butterfly's lead vocalist, Doug Ingle, had a unique, high-pitched voice that complemented the psychedelic sound of the band. To sing like Iron Butterfly, you must develop your head voice, which is the higher register of your vocal range that resonates in your head or mask. You can practice head voice exercises like the "Coo Coo" exercise in Singing Carrots' vocal training game or follow the breathing and warm-up exercises in our vocal course to help you transition into your head voice.

Experiment with Vocal Effects

Iron Butterfly was known for using vocal effects, such as reverb, delay, and distortion, to add an otherworldly dimension to their music. To sing like Iron Butterfly, experiment with these vocal effects by downloading Singing Carrots' vocal pitch monitor and applying reverb, delay, or other effects to your voice. Vocal distortion and growling exercises in our video collection can also help you nail the psychedelic vibe.

Sing with Emotion and Intensity

Iron Butterfly's music is known for its intense energy and emotional fervor. To sing like Iron Butterfly, you must convey this same emotion and intensity in your vocals. Practice singing with passion and energy, and experiment with dynamics by alternating between loud and quiet sections. Singing with intuition, skills, emotion and thinking is explained well in one of our blog posts.

Singing Carrots Resources

• Singing Carrots' vocal pitch monitor can help you monitor your pitch accuracy and experiment with vocal effects.
• Our vocal training game includes head voice exercises and vocal workouts that can help you improve your technique.
• Singing Carrots' song search module allows you to find songs suited for your vocal range and genre preference.
• Our vocal course covers singing theory and practical tips that will help you develop your head voice, learn how to breathe properly and sing without causing damage to your voice.

Singing like Iron Butterfly requires a deep appreciation and understanding of psychedelic rock and a willingness to experiment with vocal effects and techniques. By incorporating Singing Carrots' resources and following these tips, you can learn how to sing like Iron Butterfly and create your unique style influenced by theirs.