Singing Guide: Mr Probz

Singing Guide: Mr Probz

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

Are you a beginner or advanced singer?

Mr Probz is a Dutch singer and rapper known for his soulful voice and emotional lyrics. His unique style blends elements of hip hop, soul, and R&B, with a focus on honest and introspective storytelling.

If you would like to learn how to sing like Mr Probz, here are some tips and resources to help you get started.

1. Develop your breath control

Good breath control is vital for any singer, and it's especially important if you want to sing like Mr Probz. He has a tendency to sing long and sustained melodies, which requires a lot of breath support. Practicing breathing exercises, like the ones in this video can help strengthen your lungs and improve your vocal stamina.

2. Master chest voice

Mr Probz's singing style relies heavily on his chest voice, which gives his vocals a rich and powerful quality. If you want to sing like him, you'll need to learn to sing from your chest, rather than your throat or head voice. Here is a great resource that explains how chest voice works and how you can develop it.

3. Find your emotional connection

Mr Probz is known for his emotional and raw performances. If you want to sing like him, you'll need to dig deep and find your own emotional connection to the music. One way to do this is to focus on the meaning behind the lyrics and try to convey that emotion through your performance.

4. Practice with Mr Probz's songs

One of the best ways to learn how to sing like Mr Probz is to sing his songs. Try practicing with his hit song "Waves" and focus on emulating his tone and style. You can find the lyrics and sheet music for "Waves" and other songs by Mr Probz on the Singing Carrots songbook page.

5. Explore contemporary techniques

Mr Probz's music incorporates elements of hip hop, R&B, and soul, so it's important to have a good understanding of contemporary singing techniques. Singing Carrots has great resources on belting, growling, and other vocal techniques, which you can incorporate into your singing to develop your own unique style.

By following these tips and utilizing these resources, you'll be well on your way to singing like Mr Probz.

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