Singing Guide: System of a Down

Singing Guide: System of a Down

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

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If you're a fan of System of a Down, you may dream of singing like Serj Tankian, the band's talented frontman. Known for his powerful and unique vocal style, Tankian's singing is characterized by its dynamic range, unconventional phrasing, and dramatic vibrato.
To learn to sing like Serj Tankian, start by analyzing your voice, discovering your own voice type, and understanding breath control and diaphragm support. Articles such as How to analyze your voice, Voice types, and Breath support will provide valuable insights for improving your technique.
Next, practice the main elements of Tankian's singing, such as his use of chest voice, mixed voice, and falsetto. Educational videos such as Chest Voice Explained, Mixed Voice, and Voice Break will be useful for mastering these techniques. Tankian is also known for his powerful vibrato, which can be practiced with exercises such as Beggars Bounce and Diaphragm Bounce.
Tankian's unique phrasing and unconventional rhythms are another key aspect of his singing style. To practice these techniques, we recommend singing along with System of a Down's songs, such as "Chop Suey!" and "Toxicity". The Search songs by vocal range feature on the Singing Carrots platform can help you find songs that are appropriate for your vocal range, difficulty level, and genre preference.
Finally, don't forget to take care of your vocal health, which is essential for any singer. Check out Vocal health and How to find your own authentic voice for tips on staying healthy and finding your unique voice.
With these resources and a bit of practice, you'll be on your way to singing like Serj Tankian and taking your vocal performance to the next level!

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