Jeff Buckley was a singer, guitarist, and songwriter who had a unique vocal style that mesmerized many. Aspiring singers can learn how to sing like him, reproduce his vocal techniques and create their own vocal identity with practice.

Jeff Buckley's singing style includes falsettos, use of a wide vibrato, and emotive delivery. While his vocal technique may seem effortless, it demands precise control over breathing, vibrato, and resonance.

Breathing

Jeff Buckley had excellent breath control that allowed him to sing effortlessly. One way to improve your breath control is by taking a breathing course such as Breath Support. Keep in mind that breathing techniques are not one-size-fits-all, so you may need to experiment to find an approach that works best for you.

Vocal Technique

Jeff Buckley used falsetto extensively in his singing. One way to learn more about falsetto and how to use it is through the educational singing course, Singing for Beginners. You will learn vocal exercises that help you access your head voice and falsetto.

Vibrato

Jeff Buckley had a wide, expressive vibrato that added an emotional element to his singing. Learning how to achieve vibrato properly can be challenging. Try following along with the exercises in the How to Sing with Vibrato article.

Song Selection

Choosing songs with vocal ranges and styles similar to Jeff Buckley's is an excellent way to practice and improve your singing. You can use Singing Carrots' song search tool to find songs matching your vocal range and genre preference.

Practical Advice

• Analyze your voice by recording and listening to yourself singing to identify areas of improvement. You can learn more about this in the article, How to Analyze Your Voice.
• Pay attention to your voice type, which impacts how you approach singing. Learn more in the article, What's a Voice Type, Why Classify Mine?.
• Warm up your voice properly before singing to avoid strain or damage. Here is a Farinelli Breathing exercise video to help you get started.

Jeff Buckley's Songs to Practice

Jeff Buckley's most famous song was his interpretation of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah". Other songs showcasing his emotive delivery include "Lover, You Should've Come Over," "Last Goodbye," and "Grace."

If you persevere with his techniques and his iconic songs, you'll discover how exciting it can be to learn to sing like Jeff Buckley!