Singing Guide: Larry Hagan
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
If you want to learn how to sing like Larry Hagan
get ready to embrace rock soul. Larry's voice is known for its powerful chest voice that makes you feel the honesty of his singing. He is famous for his rock scream, his bluesy growl, and tight pitch control. Here are some tips on how to learn singing like Larry accompanied with Singing Carrots' resources for vocal improvement:
1. Vocal registers & vocal break
Learn about vocal registers and how to manage vocal breaks with the help of Singing Carrots' blog post Voice registers & vocal break. This knowledge is especially important for Larry's singing style since he often switches between chest and mixed registers.
2. Chest Voice/Voice Registers
Get comfortable with your chest voice - Larry relies heavily on his natural chest voice, which he uses in its full capacity, from low to high notes. Check out Singing Carrots' video on how to find your own Chest Voice Explained to embrace your chest voice.
3. Breathing basics
Master proper breathing via Singing Carrots' blog post on Breathing Basics. Focus on adequate breath support as it is essential for conveying the right emotions when singing, which is crucial for Larry's style.
4. Vocal distortion & Growling
Get an understanding of how vocal distortion works, including growling, with Singing Carrots' blog post on Vocal distortion & Growling. This technique is one of Larry's signature moves and sets him apart from other rock singers.
5. Articulation
Work on articulating your words effectively with Singing Carrots' blog post on Articulation. A clear articulation helps convey the right emotions and message to the listeners.
6. Controlling Emotion
Understand how to control and display your emotions well, as Larry's voice is known for its genuine expression. Learn from Singing Carrots' blog post on Singing with intuition, skills, emotion, and thinking to hone this skill.
7. Sing Like Larry Hagan's Songs
To practice singing like Larry, try singing along to some of his hit songs such as "Freeze," "Run," and "Too Long." These songs showcase Larry's unique voice, verses, and powerful choruses.
8. Singing Carrots' Tools
Get help in your practice progress by exploring Singing Carrots’ tools: