Singing Guide: South Park: Bigger Longer & Uncut
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
South Park: Bigger Longer & Uncut is an R-rated animated musical comedy film by Trey Parker and Matt Stone. The music and lyrics were also written by Trey Parker, with assistance from Marc Shaiman. The film is a parody of 1939's "Gone with the Wind" with a touch of 1971's "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory".
While the plot itself is a satire of censorship, the film showcases the unique vocal style and delivery of Trey Parker, particularly his use of falsetto, belting, and fast-paced rap-singing.
If you want to learn how to sing like Trey Parker, you should start with understanding your own vocal range by taking the vocal range test. This will give you a good idea of where to start with Trey's signature high-pitched style. Once you know your range, you can use the search songs tool to find songs suitable for your voice.
Practice your breathing with the breathing basics and breath support articles. These will help you develop the stamina and support required for Trey's fast-paced vocal delivery.
To achieve Trey's unique vocal style, you can incorporate several vocal techniques covered in these Singing Carrots resources:
For specific exercises, follow the videos for Twang, Growling, and Vibrato. Each exercise focuses on a particular element of Trey's signature vocal style.
Finally, remember that Trey's vocals are only one aspect of his success as a performer. For tips on performing, overcoming stage fright, and enhancing your articulation, refer to these Singing Carrots articles:
- Tips for performing on stage
- How posture affects your singing
- Avoiding constrictions
- Articulation
- How to overcome stage fright
By learning and practicing these techniques, you'll be better equipped to emulate Trey Parker's unique vocal style and become a more skilled and confident performer overall. Good luck!