Singing Guide: Juan Gabriel
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Juan Gabriel, born Alberto Aguilera Valadez, was not only a singer but a songwriter and musician who gained popularity in Mexico and Latin America. He passed away in 2016, leaving an enormous legacy. In this article, we will discuss some practical tips to learn how to sing like Juan Gabriel, his vocal technique, and the relevant Singing Carrots resources.
Juan Gabriel's unique vocal technique, characterized by its emotional and romantic style, requires a lot of passion and heart. One of his techniques is the use of the diaphragm to produce the sound and the vibrato to add emotion to the singing. His vibrato is well-known for its strong and natural sound, but it can be tricky to emulate. Watch this video tutorial by Singing Carrots to learn more about singing with vibrato and exercises.
Juan Gabriel's songs are the perfect showcase of his vocal technique, such as "Querida", "No Tengo Dinero", and "Abrázame Muy Fuerte". To learn more about his music and vocal technique, you can use Singing Carrots' song search. You can find the songs matching your vocal range, difficulty, and genre preference, accompanied by their lyrics, sheet music, chords, and karaoke.
Another aspect of Juan Gabriel's singing technique is the chest voice. In this video, you can learn about the chest voice explained, one of the most important voice registers that Juan Gabriel used in his music. It provides a powerful, resonant sound that is perfect for ballads and romantic songs.
In order to learn how to sing like Juan Gabriel, you need to understand and practice breathing techniques. Singing Carrots offers breathing basics, breath support, and Farinelli breathing videos and exercises that can help you control your breath and support your singing.
In addition to these resources, Singing Carrots offers an educational singing course, which includes a 21-lesson program covering singing theory and practical tips. You can learn about voice types, vocal registers, and proper warm-ups to prepare your voice before singing.
In conclusion, if you want to learn how to sing like Juan Gabriel, you need to practice breathing techniques, chest voice, and vibrato, while staying true to his emotional and romantic style. Combining these tips with Singing Carrots' resources, such as the song search, vibrato, breathing, and singing course, will help you get closer to his unique vocal technique.