How to Sing Like Spring Awakening Cast?

Spring Awakening is a rock-driven Broadway musical that took the theater world by storm. This powerful musical has a unique sound, and the vocal technique used by the cast is worth exploring. It would help if you had a lot of confidence, stamina and good control over your voice to tackle Spring Awakening's demanding score. In this article, we will reveal what makes the Spring Awakening vocal technique unique and give you tips and resources to help you develop the style.

The Spring Awakening Unique Vocal Technique

Spring Awakening is a rock musical that explores the themes of adolescence, rebellion, and sexual awakening. The music relies heavily on rock rhythms, harmonies, and guitar riffs, requiring singers to have a robust and powerful singing voice. Here are a few things to focus on to learn the style:

1. Belting: Belting is a technique used to sing loud and high-pitched without straining. It's essential to sing the high notes required in the score without damaging your voice. This article on Belting Technique will help you understand the nitty-gritty of the style.
2. Head voice: The head voice is essential for creating a smooth transition between your chest voice and high notes. The Spring Awakening score requires a lot of head voice singing. You can develop head voice mastery with this Voice Break exercise.
3. Active Breathing: Good breathing is essential to carry out the long phrases in Spring Awakening's vocal range. The Breath Support article will teach you how to maximize your airflow.
4. Agility: Spring Awakening has tricky melodies with quick runs and jumps. You can develop your singing agility with this Singing Comfort Zone exercise.

Songs to Showcase the Style

Choosing the right songs to sing is an important part of mastering the Spring Awakening vocal style. Here are some songs that showcase the style and help you practice some of the techniques we outlined above:

• "Mama Who Bore Me"
• "The Bitch of Living"
• "Don't Do Sadness"
• "Touch Me"

Resources to Help You Develop the Style

To help you develop your Spring Awakening vocal style, we've compiled some Singing Carrots resources you can use:

1. Vocal Range Test: Knowing your range is crucial to developing a strong and storied voice. You can check your vocal range with this exercise.
2. Search for Songs by Vocal Range: To help you during your practice, you can search for songs by your vocal range with the Singing Carrots search engine.
3. Educational Course: Learn the fundamentals of singing with the Singing Beginner Course to start developing your voice with the right techniques.
4. Pitch Training: Lastly, perfect your pitch accuracy with this educational singing game.

In conclusion, mastering the Spring Awakening vocal technique takes time and dedication. Focus on belting, head voice singing, good breathing, and agility. Practice with the recommended songs and use the Singing Carrots resources to develop your vocal range, search for songs with the right difficulty, and improve your pitch accuracy. Happy singing!