Singing Guide: Smash Mouth
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Smash Mouth is an American rock band that gained fame in the late 90s and early 2000s. Steve Harwell, the band's lead singer, has a unique vocal style that blends elements of alternative rock, ska, and pop.
To sing like Steve Harwell, start by analyzing your own voice using Singing Carrots' vocal range test and pitch accuracy test. Then, listen to Smash Mouth's most popular songs, paying attention to the way Harwell uses his voice and the vocal techniques he employs.
One of Harwell's signature techniques is his use of vibrato, which can be observed in songs like "All Star" and "Walking On The Sun". To learn more about vibrato and how to incorporate it into your singing, check out Singing Carrots' article on singing with vibrato.
Another important aspect of Harwell's vocal style is his use of chest voice. Chest voice is a powerful and resonant vocal register that can add a lot of depth and richness to your singing. To learn more about chest voice and how to develop it, check out Singing Carrots' video on chest voice and voice registers.
In addition to these techniques, it's important to work on breath control and posture to achieve a strong and consistent vocal tone. Singing Carrots has plenty of resources on these topics, including articles on breathing basics and how posture affects your singing.
To practice your Smash Mouth repertoire, use Singing Carrots’ song search tool to find songs that match your vocal range and genre preferences. Once you've found a song, use the vocal pitch monitor to monitor your progress and work on pitch accuracy.
Finally, don't forget to practice performing! Singing Carrots has plenty of resources on this topic as well, including articles on how to learn a song effectively and tips for performing on stage.
With the right technique and plenty of practice, you can learn to sing like Steve Harwell and rock out to your favorite Smash Mouth tunes!