Ten Sharp is a Dutch pop-rock band, best known for their 1991 hit song "You". The song was an international success and has become a classic of pop music. Ten Sharp's vocals are led by Marcel Kapteijn, who has a unique vocal style that is soft and warm yet powerful. To learn to sing like Marcel Kapteijn, you will need to focus on the following aspects:

Vocal Technique

• Breath support: Use breath control exercises like Farinelli Breathing.
• Voice registers and mixed voice: Understanding your voice registers can help you control your vocal tone much more effectively.
• Vibrato: Marcel Kapteijn uses vibrato to add depth and richness to his sound.

Sing like Kapteijn

• Emotion: Memorize the lyrics and sing them repeatedly while learning how to perform emotionally with Relaxing Breath and Stage Tips videos.
• Pronunciation and articulation: Try to clearly enunciate the words, and take care to pronounce them correctly. Read Articulation to learn more.
• Song Analysis: Analyze the lyrics and discover the story being told before starting to sing. Read How to analyze your voice and How to learn a song effectively articles to learn more about analyzing a song and creating your unique version.

Songs to Emulate

• "You" is the most popular song by Ten Sharp and is an excellent example of Kapteijn's style.
• "Say It Ain't So" is another great example of Ten Sharp's style.

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