Singing Guide: Polo G
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
If you're a fan of Polo G, you might want to learn how to sing like him. Polo G is known for his intense and emotional delivery, particularly on his more introspective tracks. Here are some tips and resources to help you learn to sing like Polo G.
Analyze Your Voice
Before you get started, it's important to analyze your own voice. This Singing Carrots article explains how to do that and provides some tips for improving your singing.
Discover Your Voice Type
Knowing your vocal range and voice type will help you understand how to structure your vocal exercises. This article explains what voice types are and provides tips on how to classify your own.
Breathing Basics
Good breathing technique is the foundation of good singing. This Singing Carrots article goes over the basics of active and passive breathing.
Vocal Registers & Vocal Break
Understanding vocal registers and how to work with them is key to singing like Polo G. This article explains what vocal registers are and how to negotiate your vocal break.
Breath Support
Good breath support will make it easier to hit the intense notes that Polo G is known for. This Singing Carrots article explains how to develop good breath support.
Open Mouth & Throat
Opening up your mouth and throat when you sing can help you achieve a fuller, more resonant sound. This article discusses why it's important to open your mouth and throat while singing.
Learn a Song Effectively
Once you know how to prepare your voice, it's important to learn a song properly. This Singing Carrots article explains how to learn a song effectively.
Avoiding Constrictions
Lack of breath support can lead to constriction in your throat. This Singing Carrots article explains how to avoid constriction when you sing.
Pop/Jazz vs Classical Singing
Polo G's style is more pop and rap influenced, but knowing the difference between pop/rap singing and classical singing can help you understand how to get the most out of your voice. This article discusses the differences between the two approaches to singing.
Now that you've got a general sense of how to improve your singing voice, it's time to start focusing on Polo G's unique style. Here are some useful resources to help you study up:
Songs Showcasing Polo G's Unique Vocal Style
Skill-Related Videos
- Breath Support/Sustain: Sustain Vocal
- Vocal Registers/Mixed Voice/Voice Break: Voice Break, Mixed Voice
- Onsets-Offsets: Glottal Onset
- Warm-up/Practice-Starter: 3 Minute Warm Up
Singing Carrots Tools
- Vocal Range Test
- Pitch Accuracy Test
- Vocal Pitch Monitor
- Pitch Training - Educational Singing Game
- Search Songs by Vocal Range
- Vocal Ranges of Famous Singers
- Educational Singing Course
Remember, practice makes perfect! Use these resources to help guide your practice, but be sure to put in the time and effort necessary to improve your singing voice. Good luck!