Singing Guide: LeVert
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
LeVert's unique vocal technique mixes R&B, soul, and pop styles, and his dynamic range and emotional expression make him one of the most striking voices of his generation. If you want to learn how to transform your voice to sound like LeVert and learn from his techniques, there are some steps that you should follow.
To begin your transformation, you should know your voice type, register, and range. Through Singing Carrots' Vocal Range Test, you can discover whether you are a tenor, baritone, or bass, and see how your voice compares to famous singers. Next, you should improve on breathing techniques as this can make a significant difference in your voice. Active breathing offers you better control of breath pressure, volume, and phrasing. Passive breathing provides proper choking and diaphragm expansion.
LeVert's voice is characterized by belting, vibrato, and mixed voice techniques. To train your voice on these techniques, the pitch training exercises within Singing Carrots' Pitch Training are very useful in teaching you the way to perform acapella, singing in tune, vibrato, mixed voice, and belting exercises.
To enhance your articulacy, accuracy, and range, you may take Singing Carrots' Pitch Accuracy Test. This test enables you to learn by singing in pitch with simple melodies and assessing your pitch accuracy rather than technical production. You should also check out the articles on open-mouth techniques, avoiding constriction, vocal distortion, singing with intuition & emotion, contemporary vocal techniques, comparing classical, pop, and jazz singing styles, and using resonance while singing.
Article on Voice Break and Voice Registers to train voice passaggio. Voice Break happens in between chest voice and head voice transition. Knowing this break shall permit you to divide notes better. Consequently, Mixed Voice permits you to blend Head Voice and Chest Voice.
As for LeVert's signature songs, "Casanova" is arguably his most famous song and an excellent showcase of LeVert's belting technique and melodious tunes. You can also listen to his song "Casanova" in the Singing Carrots Songbook and try signing along to his distinctive style.
In conclusion, LeVert is an accomplished and multi-dimensional singer whose style seamlessly mixes various genres. With Singing Carrots, you can develop your voice through exercises, tests, and practical tips. Use these resources, couple them with practice time, and you will be able to learn singing like LeVert.