Singing Guide: Michele Zarrillo
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Are you tired of warbling and going completely off-key while attempting Michele Zarrillo's scintillating music? If yes, don't worry, we're here to help! In this article, we will focus on how to sing like the extraordinary Italian singer, who's famous for his range-spanning vocal prowess.
Michele Zarrillo's unique vocal technique is based on the use of the chest voice, which he couples with seamless and consistent subtones. This rare and often unpracticed technique sets him apart from his contemporaries. He also uses vibrato to add an extra layer of depth and emotion to his songs. To sing like Zarrillo, you need to create a solid grasp on chest-voice singing and practices like subtones and vibrato.
In beginning, you should thoroughly evaluate your vocal range with Singing Carrots Vocal Range Test. This will help you to learn yourself where you belong, and what aspects of the technique need your attention the most. Once you have determined your vocal range, browse Singing Carrots Song Search for songs that align with your vocal range and genre preferences. You can also learn about famous singers’ vocal ranges by visiting the Singing Carrots Artist Vocal Ranges and appreciate how Zarrillo fills his music with his unique vocal technique.
We recommend the following articles from Singing Carrots to improve your vocal skills:
- How to analyze your voice
- Voice types
- Breathing basics
- Voice registers & vocal break
- Breath support
- Open mouth & throat
- Articulation
- Resonance in singing
- Why do we sing out of pitch?
- Vocal health
Additionally, we recommend the following skill-related videos and exercises:
- Chest Voice/Voice Registers: Singing Comfort Zone, Chest Voice Explained
- Vibrato: Beggars Bounce, Diaphragm Bounce
- Posture: Good Singing Posture
- Breathing/Warm-up/Practice-starter: Farinelli Breathing, 3 Minute Warm Up, Humming
- Nasality: Soft Palate, Stop Sounding Nasal
- Onsets-offsets: Glottal Onset
- Emotion-control/performing: Relaxing Breath, Stage Tips
Now get ready for some practical advice to work upon, sing songs that showcase Zarrillo's unique vocal style, such as "La Mia Via," "L'Elefante e la Farfalla," and "L'Acquario." By doing so, study the use of vibrato, subtones, and chest voice to memorize the melody and vocal patterns.
Once you feel like you have a detailed understanding of these songs, take the Singing Carrots Pitch Accuracy Test to assess how you're doing. Additionally, Singing Carrots Vocal Pitch Monitor, a virtual piano, can help you to keep your pitch on point. By using Singing Carrots Pitch Training, you can progressively engage in interactive vocal warm-ups exercises and pitch visualizations to improve your vocal range, agility, and fine-tune your vibrato, subtones, and chest voice.
We hope our tips will help you to sing like Michele Zarrillo - with precision, poise, and grace. Practice daily, and, with time, you will ultimately astonish yourself with how well you nail his intricate vocal techniques!