Singing Guide: Sigma
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Learning How to Sing Like Sigma: Unique Vocal Style and Vocal Technique
Sigma is an EDM duo consisting of Cameron Edwards and Joe Lenzie. Sigma's music is characterized by heavy basslines and EDM beats, and it is known for features with vocalists, namely Rita Ora, Quavo, and Paloma Faith. One of the keys to achieving Sigma's vocal style is to adopt proper breathing and pitch control techniques.
Breath Control: Sigma's music often has long melodic lines and quick-paced lyrics. To sing like Sigma, you must learn how to breathe effectively to maintain phrases and hold notes. Check out Singing Carrots' exercises on breathing technique.
Vocal Registers: Sigma often incorporates a vocal mix of different registers, from full chest voice for powerful dynamics to lighter head voice for emotional ballads. Singing Carrots offers a very informative lesson on voice registers and how to control them. Check it out here.
Pitch Accuracy: Sigma's songs often have extremely fast vocal delivery, and singing the lyrics accurately becomes a key aspect of singing like Sigma. Singing Carrots' pitch accuracy test is an essential tool for practicing to replicate Sigma's fast vocal delivery.
Sustain and Vibrato: Steadily holding a note is essential in many of Sigma's songs while vibrato adds a shimmering quality to vocal melodies. Try Singing Carrots' "Sustain Vocal" and "Singing with Vibrato" exercises. Find the exercise for "Sustain Vocal" here, and for "Singing with Vibrato" here.
Vocal Health: Finally, to maintain a healthy voice, Singing Carrots has articles and tips that can help maintain a healthy voice. Proper vocal rest, exercise, and hydration are critical factors in preventing vocal fatigue. Read this article on vocal health to keep your pipes in tip-top shape.
Songs to Practice:
- Sigma ft. Birdy - Find Me
- Sigma ft. Quavo and Sebastian Kole - Forever
- Sigma - Nobody To Love
With the help of these resources and exercises, mastering Sigma's unique EDM vocal style is within reach.