Singing Guide: Shawn Mendes
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Shawn Mendes is known for his soft and warm tone, his exceptional vocal range, and his ability to convey emotions. Here are some tips and tricks that will help you learn how to sing like him.
Firstly, to sing like Shawn, you have to have a control on your voice, and for that, you need to understand some fundamental components. Check out the following articles from Singing Carrots' library that can help anyone to learn how their voice works and ways to improve it. Those are:
- How to analyze your voice
- Voice types
- Breathing basics
- Voice registers & vocal break
- Breath support
- Open mouth & throat
To develop your vocal range, try the Vocal range test and check out the following exercises from the Singing Carrots' vocal training section:
Now, let's take a look at some of Shawn's songs that showcase his unique vocal style:
- There's Nothing Holding Me Back
- Treat You Better
- Stitches
- Lost in Japan
To practice these songs, Singing Carrots provides a free tool where you can search for any song that fits your vocal range. You can also create your own performance set and get the linked lyrics, sheet music, chords, karaoke, and YouTube audio. All of these resources are available in the Singing Carrots' Song-book section.
To further enhance your singing skills, here are some training exercises focusing on different techniques that are present in Shawn's singing:
- Twang: Learn the How to Twang Exercise from Singing Carrots' Skill-related Videos
- Vibrato: Watch Beggars Bounce and Diaphragm Bounce videos from Singing Carrots' Skill-related Videos
- Articulation: Finger Bite exercise from Singing Carrots' Skill-related Videos can improve your articulation
By following all of these practical tips and adapting them to your own style, you will be able to sing like Shawn Mendes in no time! Remember to experiment, find what works best for you, and practice frequently. Happy singing!