Singing Guide: Jonathan Pierce
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
If you're looking to learn how to sing like Jonathan Pierce, lead singer of the indie band The Drums, there are a few things you should keep in mind.
Pierce is known for his distinctive vocal style, which features a mix of soaring falsetto and low, clear tones. He often employs vibrato and adds a touch of grit to his singing, giving his voice a unique character.
To begin emulating Pierce's singing, you may want to start with breathing exercises and make sure you're breathing properly to gain control and support to your voice. Make sure to also practice singing in a range of vocal registers to widen your range. Pierce also uses a lot of falsetto, which can be achieved by practicing raising your voice up to those higher-pitched notes.
To learn performances techniques, Singing Carrots offers resources such as articles and exercises which include vocal range and pitch tests, vocal pitch monitor, and pitch training exercises to help you continue honing your skills.
Another step you can take is to listen to the music he performs on and work on singing any songs in his discography. Working on covering his songs can also help you pick up his distinct style and vocal technique.
Lastly, it's essential to always practice good vocal health and proper singing, remembering to take breaks when needed and always being aware of your body's signs.
Here are some Singing Carrots resources you may find helpful:
- How to analyze your voice
- Breathing basics
- Voice registers & vocal break
- Breath support
- How to learn a song effectively
- Singing with intuition, skills, emotion, and thinking
- Contemporary vocal techniques: Heavy modal, Twang, Belting
- Vocal distortion & Growling
- Singing with Vibrato
- Articulation
- Resonance in singing
- Vocal health
- How posture affects your singing
- How to overcome stage fright
- Tips for performing on stage