Singing Guide: The Call
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
If you're interested in learning how to sing like Freddie Mercury, you're in the right place! Freddie Mercury was known for his powerful vocals and commanding stage presence. With some practice and the right tools, you too can learn to sing like Freddie Mercury.
One of the unique things about Freddie Mercury's singing is his use of vibrato. Vibrato is the slight fluctuation in pitch that gives a singing voice a very specific quality. Freddie's vibrato was quite prominent, adding a lot of character to his voice. You can learn how to add vibrato to your singing by practicing with Singing Carrots' "Singing with Vibrato" article.
Another important aspect of Freddie Mercury's singing style was his use of falsetto. Falsetto is when a singer sings in a higher register than their normal voice. Freddie Mercury was a master of falsetto, and it's one of the things that made his vocals so unique. You can learn more about voice registers and falsetto with Singing Carrots' "Voice registers & vocal break" article.
Freddie Mercury was also known for his strong breath support and use of dynamic range. Dynamic range is the difference between the softest and loudest parts of a song, and Freddie Mercury was a master of using dramatic changes in volume to make his performances even more powerful. To improve your breath support and dynamic range, you can practice with Singing Carrots' "Sustain Vocal" videos and "Humming" warm-up exercise.
To learn how to sing like Freddie Mercury, it's also important to study his songs. Some of his most iconic performances include "Bohemian Rhapsody," "Somebody to Love," and "Don't Stop Me Now." Singing Carrots' "Search songs by vocal range" tool can help you find songs that match your vocal range and difficulty level.
Finally, don't forget to take care of your voice! Singing Carrots' "Vocal health" article provides tips on how to prevent damage to your voice and maintain healthy habits.
With these resources and some practice, you'll be well on your way to singing like Freddie Mercury. Happy singing!