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Singing Guide: Ronan Keating
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
If you want to learn how to sing like Ronan Keating, it's important to understand his unique vocal style.
Ronan's voice is smooth and melodic, with a slight Irish accent that adds to the charm of his singing. Here are some tips to help you learn how to sing like Ronan Keating:
Vocal techniques
- Vocal registers and vocal break: Ronan Keating's voice has a seamless transition between his lower and higher register. Ronan Keating uses a mixed register which is a very smooth transition from chest voice to head voice with no noticeable break.
- Vibrato: Ronan Keating occasionally uses vibrato to add a more emotional or expressive touch to his singing. Learn how to sing with vibrato using this video.
- Open mouth and throat: Ronan Keating emphasizes on throat space and mouth opening while singing to achieve maximum resonance and to get that warm rounded texture to voice. Learn why it is important to open mouth and throat while singing with this article.
- Resonance in singing: Ronan Keating's voice has a very resonant quality. It's essential to know how to create resonance while singing to get that full, rich sound. Learn how to create more resonance while singing with this article.
Singing techniques
Ronan Keating's music style is a mix of pop ballads and folk tunes. Here are some tips to learn how to sing like Ronan Keating's songs effectively:
- Breathing basics: Proper breathing technique is essential while singing. Ronan Keating's ballads require long breaths to hold long notes. Know different breathing techniques with this article.
- Vocal health: Ronan Keating maintains his vocal health by practicing good habits such as avoiding smoking, staying hydrated and getting plenty of rest. Learn more about maintaining your vocal health with this article.
- How to learn a song effectively: Ronan Keating's songs are mostly vocal-intensive, and it's vital to sing them without straining your voice. Learn how to learn a song effectively and avoid constriction while singing with this article.
- Articulation: Pronunciation is a crucial aspect of singing, especially in Ronan Keating's case where the lyrics of his songs hold a lot of importance. Learn how to improve your articulation while singing with this article.
Songs showcasing his technique
- "When You Say Nothing at All": Ronan Keating's rendition of this country classic is a perfect showcase of his smooth, melodic singing style. This song is great to showcase vocal dynamics and balanced technique.
- "The Way You Make Me Feel": This upbeat song is another excellent example of Ronan's unique vocal style. Practice your twang technique with the Twang exercise.
- "Life is a rollercoaster": Ronan's chart-topping hit is a great showcase of his mix register technique.
Relevant Singing Carrots resources
- Use the Vocal range test to determine your vocal range and compare it with Ronan Keating and other famous singers.
- The Pitch accuracy test helps you assess your pitch accuracy and improve your overall singing skills.
- The Vocal Pitch Monitor allows you to see your sung notes on a virtual piano and track your progress over time.
- The Pitch Training helps you warm-up and improve your pitch accuracy with a range of fun exercises.