Singing Guide: Make Me Bad
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Do you know who Korn is? The band has been around since the 90's, and their unique blend of heavy metal and grunge have made them a favorite among rock fans everywhere. Korn's iconic lead singer, Jonathan Davis, has a vocal style that is both haunting and powerful. His unique vocal technique, coupled with his mastery of growling, has made him one of the most recognizable voices in music. In this article, we'll explore how you can learn to sing like Jonathan Davis, using the Singing Carrots platform as your guide.
First and foremost, it's important to note that Jonathan Davis's vocal technique is not for the faint of heart. His use of growling and screaming can take a toll on your vocal cords if not done properly, so it's important to approach this style of singing with care.
To begin, you'll want to start by warming up your voice with the Farinelli breathing exercise, which you can find on the Singing Carrots Pitch Training page. This exercise will help you to control your breathing and improve your lung capacity, which is crucial when it comes to executing the type of vocal acrobatics that Jonathan Davis is known for.
Next, you'll want to focus on your vocal registers. Jonathan Davis is adept at using both his chest voice and his head voice, which is what gives his vocals such a unique quality. To learn more about vocal registers and how to use them, check out the Singing Carrots Voice Registers & Vocal Break article.
Once you've got a handle on your vocal registers, it's time to dive deeper into Jonathan Davis's signature growling technique. To do this safely, it's important to strengthen your diaphragm and use proper breath support. Singing Carrots has an excellent article on breath support that will be useful when mastering this technique.
While there are many technical aspects to Jonathan Davis's vocal style, perhaps the most important element is emotion. When you listen to Korn's music, you can hear the raw emotion in Jonathan Davis's voice. To learn more about singing with emotion, and to get tips on how to tap into your own emotions when singing, check out the Singing Carrots post on singing with intuition, skills, emotion, and thinking.
Finally, it's important to remember that with any style of singing, practice makes perfect. Singing Carrots has a wide array of tools, including vocal range tests, pitch accuracy tests, vocal pitch monitors, and pitch training exercises, all of which will help you to develop your skills in a safe and structured manner.
To sum it up, if you're looking to learn to sing like Jonathan Davis, start by strengthening your diaphragm and focusing on your vocal registers. Use the Singing Carrots Pitch Training exercises to improve your breath control, and remember to sing with emotion and feeling. With practice, you'll soon be growling and screaming like a pro.