Singing Guide: Matt White

Singing Guide: Matt White

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

Are you a beginner or advanced singer?

Matt White is an indie-pop singer with a unique style and exquisite high-range control. Singing like Matt requires proper breath support, as he often sings high-pitched notes that require lots of air. Matt's songs, such as "Love and Affection" and "Paradise" are perfect examples of his high-range control. The following tips and resources will help you learn the secrets to singing like Matt White.

Analyze Your Voice

Start by analyzing your voice type and range to determine if you have a similar voice to Matt White's. Singing Carrots' vocal range test is an excellent tool to help you establish your voice range. This range test compares your voice range to that of various famous singers so that you can see how yours compares.

The Basics

Before you try to sing like Matt White, be sure to master some singing basics. You should be familiar with the breathing basics of proper breath control, which Matt White utilizes expertly. The voice registers & vocal break article also provides invaluable information on how to switch between chest and head voice seamlessly.

Warm-Up Exercises

Warming up your vocals before singing will go a long way in preventing damage to your vocal cords. Singing Carrots offers some great warm-up activities, including exercises to teach you how to Twang, the Farinelli Breathing exercise, and humming. Additionally, this article on breath support will teach you how to control your breathing and maintain good posture.

Vocal Techniques

Matt is known for his excellent use of chest voice, mixed voice, and voice registers. Singing Carrots has in-depth articles on voice registers and mixed voice to help you improve. You should also practice articulation and consider trying out the finger bite exercise.

Singing Your First Matt White Song

After mastering the basics and practicing the vocal techniques, you can dive straight into singing a Matt White song. Start with something straightforward, such as his hit single "Love and Affection." To learn the song effectively, read the how-to article and then begin practising. Singing Carrots provides resources, including lyrics, sheet music, chords, karaoke, and YouTube audio of the song. To follow and practice singing along with a virtual piano, use the Vocal Pitch Monitor.

Tips for Stage Performance

Matt is a seasoned performer, and understanding how to present yourself when singing on stage is critical. This article on performing on stage will provide you with tips to give your best performance. Matt's music also heavily features vibrato, and this article on singing with vibrato will help you master the technique.

Singing like Matt White requires lots of breathing control, excellent vocal technique, and a good understanding of other fundamentals of singing. Keep practicing with Singing Carrots' resources and articles to improve your singing skills.

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