Portugal. The Man is an American rock band known for their eclectic music style, drawing influences from psychedelic rock, pop, and even hip-hop. Lead singer John Gourley's unique vocal technique, with his high-pitched falsetto and rich vibrato, is a hallmark of the band's sound. If you're looking to learn how to sing like Portugal. The Man, here are some tips and resources to get you started.

Vocal Range

To begin, it's important to determine your vocal range. Our Vocal Range Test is a great place to start. Once you know your range, you can begin to explore the different techniques used by Portugal. The Man to make the most of your voice.

Breathing and Posture

Breathing and posture are essential in singing. To start with the basics of breathing and posture, our Breathing Basics and How Posture Affects Your Singing articles are great reference points.

Vocal Registers

Portugal. The Man often uses falsetto in their music. Our Voice Registers & Vocal Break article is an excellent resource for understanding and training your voice registers.

Vibrato

John Gourley's use of vibrato sets him apart from other vocalists. If you're interested in learning how to sing with vibrato, our Singing with Vibrato article and Beggars Bounce video are great places to start.

Song Learning

To start learning Portugal. The Man's music, our Song Search tool allows you to find songs that match your vocal range, difficulty level, and genre preference. In addition, our How to Learn a Song Effectively article provides helpful tips on breaking down and practicing a song.

Vocal Distortion

Portugal. The Man's music also features occasional vocal distortion. Our Vocal Distortion & Growling article and How to Growl Exercise video provide training exercises on achieving this effect.

By incorporating and practicing these techniques, you'll be well on your way to singing like Portugal. The Man. Don't forget to track your progress with our Progress Statistics. Finally, our Contemporary Vocal Techniques: Heavy Modal, Twang, Belting and Singing with Intuition, Skills, Emotion, and Thinking articles provide further guidance on utilizing your voice to its fullest potential.