Singing Guide: Jacob Banks
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
How to Sing like Jacob Banks
If you're a fan of Jacob Banks' soulful voice and want to learn how to sing like him, here are some steps to get you started.
Analyze Your Voice
The first step to singing like Jacob Banks is to analyze your own voice. Take Singing Carrots’ vocal range test and pitch accuracy test to determine your vocal range and pitch accuracy. This will help you to understand which of Jacob Banks' songs you can sing comfortably and which you need to work on.
Discover Your Voice Type
It’s important to discover your voice type. Singing Carrots’ voice types article can help you figure out whether you’re a soprano, mezzo-soprano, alto, tenor, baritone, or bass. Once you know your voice type, you can find songs that suit your range and style.
Develop Proper Breathing Techniques
Learning proper breathing techniques is key to singing like Jacob Banks. Check out Singing Carrots’ breathing basics and breath support articles to learn more about how to breathe properly while singing.
Practice Vocal Resonance
Jacob Banks is known for his rich, deep voice. His vocals have a lot of resonance. Singing Carrots’ resonance in singing article will help you to understand how to achieve this. Experimenting withopen mouth and throat technique will also help.
Learn the Vocal Break Technique
The voice registers and vocal break article and the related video voice break can help you learn the vocal break technique. This technique will enable you to sing across different ranges effortlessly and in tune.
Sing With Emotion
Jacob Banks is known for his emotional performances. Read Singing Carrots’ article on singing with intuition, skills, emotion, and thinking to learn how to put your emotions into your performance.
Techniques for a Distinct Sound
Jacob Banks has a unique vocal style, incorporating growling and belting techniques. Check out Singing Carrots' Contemporary vocal techniques: Heavy Modal, Twang, Belting article for insights on how to incorporate these techniques into your singing.
Get Familiar with Jacob Banks' Songs
Listening to and studying Jacob Banks’ songs will help you to understand his unique style and technique. Some of Jacob Banks’ most recognizable songs are Chainsmoking, Unknown, and Unholy War.
Sing Along to Jacob Banks
Once you know Jacob Banks' style and technique, try singing along to his songs. Singing Carrots’ song search tool can help you find songs that match your vocal range, difficulty level, and genre preference.
Use Singing Carrots’ Resources
Singing Carrots provides many resources to help you improve your singing skills. Take the singing course to learn singing theory and practical tips. Practice with Singing Carrots' pitch training game. Use the [song-book](https://singingcarrots.com/search) tool to create your own repertoire.