Singing Guide: Phil Wickham
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Phil Wickham is an American contemporary Christian music (CCM) artist, worship leader, and songwriter. He is known for his soaring vocals and powerful worship anthems. If you want to learn to sing like Phil Wickham, you need to focus on developing a strong and clear singing voice that can connect with your audience. Here are some tips on how to achieve that:
Phil Wickham's Unique Vocal Style
Phil Wickham's vocal style is characterized by his soaring high notes, which he uses to create a powerful emotional connection with his audience. To develop your own singing style inspired by Phil's, you should start by analyzing his vocal techniques. Listen to his most famous tracks and pay attention to his vocal range, tone, pitch, articulation, and phrasing. Here are some of his most famous songs that showcase his vocal technique:
- "This Is Amazing Grace"
- "Living Hope"
- "Your Love Awakens Me"
- "At Your Name (Yahweh, Yahweh)"
Singing Exercises
To sing like Phil Wickham, you need to develop your vocal range, breathing control, and pitch accuracy:
- Use Singing Carrots' Vocal Range Test to determine your range and pitch.
- Practice Breathing basics and Breath Support.
- Check out Singing Carrots' Farinelli Breathing video to get started on diaphragmatic breathing and breath control.
- Work on your pitch accuracy with Singing Carrots' Pitch Accuracy Test.
- Once you've determined your range, try Singing Carrots' Pitch Training exercises to develop your vocal agility and control.
- Check out Contemporary Vocal Techniques: Heavy Modal, Twang, and Belting to add more depth to your singing.
Practical Advice
Here are some additional tips that will help you learn to sing like Phil Wickham:
- Warm up your voice before each practice session
- Practice regularly and consistently to improve your vocal skills
- Focus on proper posture and breath support to achieve clear and resonant notes
- Record and analyze your performances to identify areas for improvement
- Get inspiration from other great singers, male and female, from different genres and time periods
- Keep experimenting with different singing styles and techniques until you find your unique voice
By following these steps, you'll be well on your way to singing like Phil Wickham. For more in-depth coaching, check out Singing Carrots' educational singing course and tips for performing on stage. Good luck and happy singing!