Singing Guide: Linkin Park Feat. Kiiara

Singing Guide: Linkin Park Feat. Kiiara

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

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Learning to sing like Linkin Park's Chester Bennington can be a challenge, but with the right tools, techniques, and practice, anyone can develop a similar style of singing. One of the things that set Chester apart from other rock singers was his ability to blend aggressive, screaming vocals with soft, melodic singing. He used a mix of chest and head voice and often added vibrato, fast vibrato, and other effects to add variety and depth to his singing.

To learn how to sing like Chester Bennington, it's essential to start with the basics. Singers should assess their vocal range and work on pitch accuracy with tools like Singing Carrots' vocal range test and pitch accuracy test. They should practice vocal warm-ups and breathing exercises to improve breath support and develop the muscles needed to sing with power.

Once singers have mastered the basics, they can start working on chest voice and head voice. Chester used a lot of chest voice with a bright, raspy edge to create his signature sound. His head voice was airy and melodic, giving his songs a softer, ethereal quality. To develop similar vocal tones, Singing Carrots' pitch training program and vocal registers and vocal breaks article can be of great help.

One of Chester's unique disciplines was his use of growls, vibrato, and fast vibrato, which he used to add emotion, tension, and texture to his singing. Singers can learn how to do these vocal effects and more with Singing Carrots' vocal distortion and growling and singing with vibrato articles. For more advanced techniques, Singing Carrots' contemporary vocal techniques article (including heavy modal, twang, and belting) provides additional guidance.

To learn Linkin Park's catalog and up-to-date Chester's vocal agility based on his songs as well as to get acquainted with pop/jazz vs. classical singing, Singing Carrots' songbook and pop/jazz vs. classical singing articles can be helpful. One of his most famous songs is "Numb," which showcases Chester's ability to switch between screaming and singing seamlessly. Another signature song is "In the End," where he uses a combination of screaming and singing to express powerful emotions.

To sum up, aspiring singers can learn to sing like Chester Bennington by mastering the basics of singing, working on chest and head voice, and adding effects like growls, vibrato, and fast vibrato. By practicing with Singing Carrots' tools, articles, and exercises, singers can develop the skills and confidence they need to perform Linkin Park's songs and express themselves through music.

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