Singing Guide: Kings Of Convenience
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Kings Of Convenience is a Norwegian indie-folk duo made up of Erlend Oye and Eirik Glambek Bøe. Their singing style is characterized by soft, soothing melodies, delicate harmonies, and acoustic guitar accompaniment.
To learn how to sing like Kings Of Convenience, start by practicing your breathing. Take deep breaths from your diaphragm, filling your lungs completely, and then slowly exhale while contracting the muscles in your abdominals. This will help you maintain a steady and controlled flow of air while singing.
Kings Of Convenience are known for their exquisite harmonies, so don't neglect to work on your own. Practice singing scales and simple melodies in unison with a partner. Once you are comfortable singing in unison, try adding harmonies. Listen to Kings Of Convenience's Winning a Battle, Losing the War, I'd Rather Dance With You, and Misread to study their harmonizing techniques.
To achieve their calming and intimate vocal tone, try singing with an open mouth and throat. You can read more about open mouth and throat techniques in this article and watch the relevant video here.
Kings Of Convenience are also masters of dynamics. Pay attention to the different levels of volume and intensity in their songs, and practice singing with nuance. Start by practicing singing softly and then gradually crescendoing, and then diminishing back to a soft volume. This will help your singing sound more natural and expressive.
You can find Kings Of Convenience's sheet music and chords on this website. Some of their popular songs that showcase their unique vocal style include I'd Rather Dance With You, Misread, and Toxic Girl. Additionally, to learn more about their unique approach to indie-folk music, you can read about pop and jazz vs. classical singing in this article.
For more guidance and tips on how to improve your singing skills, check out the vocal range test, pitch accuracy test, and pitch training. These online tools can help you assess your skills and develop your voice.