Want to Sing Like Salvador?

This Brazilian musician has a unique voice and a diverse range of songs, sung in Portuguese or Spanish. To achieve a Salvador-like voice, you'll need to understand his style and technique.

Salvador's Singing Style

Salvador's singing style is characterized by its smooth, mellow sound, with a slight nasal tone. He also sings using a mixed voice, everything blended. As for Salvador’s pitch accuracy, he is known for holding long, sustained notes and using vibrato to show real heart. Let's take a more detailed look at Salvador's unique vocal technique and how you can achieve it:

Breathing Technique

Before singing like Salvador, you'll need to master the right breathing technique. Salvador's soft voice is the result of a relaxed, low-pressure airflow, with air flowing continuously for long notes. To achieve this type of breathing, try humming exercises. You can also try the Farinelli breathing exercise, which involves holding your breath for an extended period between inhaling and exhaling. This breathing technique requires active breath support muscles to help you hold your breath and stay relaxed.

Vocal Range and Registers

Even if Salvador has a wide vocal range, he usually rests comfortably on his low and midrange registers. He doesn't strain his voice or push hard on high notes, preferring to stay in his forte. Salvador has a smooth approach and has a particular affinity for using a mixed range voice. You can develop the mixed voice by using singing exercises to blend your chest and head voice. The warm-up videos on Singing Carrots' range test, pitch accuracy test, and educational course can be of great help as you master singing warm-ups.

Articulation and Diction

Salvador sings in Portuguese and Spanish. It is essential to master the essential phonetic aspects of these languages. The Spanish and Portuguese language tends to have a slightly nasal and guttural sound. You can practice your articulation and diction with the "Finger Bite" and "Soft Palate" warm-up videos. You can also follow the "Articulation" article on Singing Carrots for more insights.

Vibrato

Many experts describe Salvador's voice as warm and charming, with its magic coming through the vibrato. He deploys vibrato by modulating his pitch slightly up and down. To develop your vibrato, you can try "Beggar's Bounce" and "Diaphragm Bounce" videos on Singing Carrots.

Learning Salvador's Songs

To learn how to sing like Salvador, songs like "A Saudade Não Faz Isso," "Linda Rosa," and "O Sol" will be your best bet. These songs are great examples of Salvador's vocal technique and style. You can search for and find more songs suitable for your vocal range using the Singing Carrots song search tool.

Singing Course

If you are just getting started with singing and don't know how to develop your voice, Singing Carrots' singing course is an excellent place to start. The 21-lesson program covers singing theory and practical tips, including breathing exercises, articulation, diction, and pitch accuracy.

Learning to sing like Salvador requires practice and persistence. You can leverage the Singing Carrots' range test, pitch accuracy test, pitch monitor, search for songs, and artist vocal range explorer to develop your voice. Remember to enjoy the process and never strain your voice as you progress. Happy singing!