Singing Guide: Slade
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
If you want to learn singing like Slade, there are several things you can do to emulate his unique vocal technique. Slade's singing style is characterized by his powerful voice, the use of falsetto, and his signature gritty tone. He also often uses melodic shouting and call-and-response-style phrases.
To start, it's important to understand your Vocal Range to practice and sing comfortably. Take the Vocal Range Test to determine your range, which will assist you in selecting suitable songs for your voice. In addition, the Singing Carrots Artist Vocal Ranges tool can help you understand the range of Slade's most famous songs.
One fundamental aspect of Slade's singing style is his range of vocal registers. It is suggested to analyze your voice and see where your vocal break lies, as this will provide a strong foundation for your singing. Singing Carrots' articles on Voice Registers & Vocal Break and Chest Voice can help you here.
Breath and breathing techniques are also crucial in singing like Slade. Proper use of breath support can help control sound volume, tone, and dynamic range. Check out the following articles from Singing Carrots for additional ideas and exercises: Breath Support, Active and Passive Breathing, and Farinelli Breathing (video).
Slade is known for his high falsetto notes, so it's a good idea to learn how to use your falsetto voice effectively. By using Pitch Training, you can whittle in your intonation and hone your falsetto-carrying ability. Twang and Growling are two more advanced techniques that Slade uses to good effect and can be practiced with the help of Singing Carrots skill-related videos and exercises (How to Twang Exercise video and How to Growl Exercise video).
Finally, to develop Slade's unique style, you should learn from his songs, such as "Cum On Feel the Noize," "Mama Weer All Crazee Now," and "Skweeze Me, Pleeze Me." The Singing Carrots Songbook can assist you in finding appropriate songs that fit your range and style.
With constant practice, learning from the Singing Carrots articles, videos, and tools, you can build a solid foundation to sing like Slade. Keep experimenting and practicing, and feel free to let your voice emulate the unique style of the artist while still letting your personality shine through.