Singing Guide: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Animated Series)
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, a famous animated TV series, has a unique style that creates a fan following for years in animated fandom. Leo, Mikey, Raph, and Donnie are the four teenage turtles taught the art of Ninjutsu by their rodent sensei, Master Splinter, to fight evil in New York City. Each turtle has unique weapons that reflect their personality and technique. Throughout their journey, they must face different obstacles, from evil villains like the Shredder to monster mutants like Bebop and Rocksteady.
To sing like TMNT, one needs to master various vocal styles, including rasp, breathy tone, and vocal fry. The turtles' distinctive style takes their vocal dynamics from speaking to singing while keeping their character traits alive.
While singing like TMNT, one can practice the Twang technique to complement their raspy voice. To learn twang exercises, click here How to Twang Exercise.
Another useful tool for singing like TMNT is to practice chest voice, which will help to emphasize the powerful lines in the song. To learn more about chest voice and its importance, follow this link - Chest Voice Explained.
As for song choices, "TMNT Theme Song" is an ideal way to show off the power in a singer's voice. The lyrics and catchy melodies are perfectly suited for TMNT fans to sing along. "Turtle Power" and "Follow Your Heart" are also great examples of songs showcasing a TMNT singing style.
For more vocal exercises, pitch game, and vocal warm-ups, check out the Pitch Training section the Singing Carrots platform offers - Pitch Training - Educational Singing Game.
Finally, to get an accurate depiction of your vocal range, practice the Vocal range test. The test presents the user with a diapason that needs to be sung, and based on the notes, the app detects the user's vocal range and compares it to a famous singer. To try the Vocal range test, please follow this link - Vocal range test.
In conclusion, vocalizing like TMNT is all about using a raspy and powerful singing voice. It requires practice, patience, and perseverance to master the unique vocal technique and character traits TMNT portrays. With Singing Carrots resources and the right practice sessions, anyone can become a TMNT singing superstar. Happy singing!