If you want to learn how to sing like the characteristic singer of Orleans, Larry Hoppen, this article is for you! Larry Hoppen was lead vocalist, keyboardist, and guitarist, with an incredibly unique and recognizable voice.

His voice was quite different from other singers, and it was characterized by the combination of a high-pitched tone with a warm resonance, which he achieved by singing with both his chest and head registers.

Firstly, to learn to sing like Larry Hoppen, you need to understand the importance of finding your voice's range and how to use it properly. Singing Carrots offer a Vocal Range Test to help you determine your vocal range, and this knowledge is essential in finding which songs to practice.

Furthermore, Orleans songs, such as "Dance with Me," emphasize the importance of breathing techniques by having a soft and controlled sound that requires the proper use of breath. You can learn more about breathing techniques by reading these articles: Breathing Basics, Breath Support, and Active and Passive Breathing.

As Larry Hoppen's voice is well known for its combination of the chest and head registers, we suggest you read about Voice Registers and Vocal Break. Learning about these topics will help understand voice modifications and how to blend two registers like Larry Hoppen.

Practicing the right articulation is also vital. Larry Hoppen's voice often had that bluesy and jazzy sound that comes from exaggerated phrasing and sometimes from altering consonant sounds. Finger Bite and Soft Palate exercises will help you achieve this and avoid any discomfort in your throat and mouth.

To add some style to your singing and give it that specific flavor found in Orleans' songs, practicing Heavy Modal, Twang, Belting, and Vibrato are essential. Vibrato exercise mentioned above can help you add tremble to your voice, catching Larry's tone.

Take note of the importance of warming up, singing scales, and the essential Farinelli Breathing exercise to prepare your voice before practicing and avoid damaging your vocal cords.

As you start learning to sing like Larry Hoppen, we encourage you to explore and learn from his songs and style. Singing Carrots Song Search and Songbook are great resources to find songs that fit your vocal range and difficulty preferences.

By using these tools and resources provided by Singing Carrots, you'll be well on your way to learning how to sing like Larry Hoppen, and you will have fun while doing it!