Singing Guide: Pvris
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Boston-based alternative rock trio PVRIS have become a sensation due to Lynn Gunn's mesmerizing vocals and driving rhythms and their unique blend of rock, electropop, and electronic music. In this article, we'll explore how to learn singing like PVRIS, how to emulate Lynn Gunn's vocal technique, and some of their best songs to showcase your new singing skills.
First and foremost, you'll need to understand and analyze your own voice. "How to Analyze Your Voice" and "What's a Voice Type: Why Classify Mine?" are excellent Singing Carrots articles that can aid you. Lynn Gunn's voice type is somewhat of a mix between alto and soprano. To imitate this, you'll need to have a full range and control over your middle and upper registers. You can assess your vocal range with this vocal range test, and work on your pitch accuracy with this pitch accuracy test.
PVRIS is known for their heavy use of electronic instrumentation, and Lynn Gunn's vocals reflect this as well. To achieve her unique vocal technique, you'll need to work on creating smooth vocal transitions between the different registers in your voice. "What Are Voice Registers?" is an insightful read which provides a deep understanding of vocal registers. To practice an even tonal transition from chest voice to middle voice, you can use the "Singing Comfort Zone" video. To master belting, twang, and other modern vocal techniques, read Singing Carrots's "Contemporary Vocal Techniques: Heavy Modal, Twang, Belting."
Another key to singing like Lynn Gunn is having control over your breath support. It's important to have both active and passive breathing techniques, which are expertly explained in this "Breathing Basics" article. "Breath Support & Respiration" provides more in-depth information on this matter. Farinelli Breathing is an excellent exercise to aid you in strengthening your breath control, follow the Farinelli Breathing exercise in this "Twang" video to fine-tune those chest/head voice transitions. Another essential exercise is "Sustain Vocal," which will help you work and develop your breath control by holding a single note for as long as possible.
One of Lynn Gunn's strong features is her emotional and evocative singing style. She puts a lot of herself into her music and singing. As a result, you'll need to learn how to connect with the lyrics and find your own authentic aural identity. To start, read up on "How to Learn a Song Effectively." Another valuable resource can help you find your "Own Authentic Voice," which is crucial for every singer.
Finally, to showcase your new PVRIS-inspired singing abilities, you'll need to choose songs that best suit your vocal range, pitch accuracy, and breath control. The Singing Carrots offers a song search feature that allows you to filter songs by genre, difficulty, and vocal range. For example, "My House" is a great song with a strong bass rhythm and some prominent upper register notes. Alternatively, "St. Patrick" is another brilliant song, with some high notes that will make it challenging but ultimately very rewarding to sing.
Signing up for the Singing Carrots educational program will offer you a deeper understanding of the singing theory and practical tips you need to continue to improve your singing skills. Using the tools and resources provided gives you access to everything that you need to sing like Lynn Gunn and reach your full potential.