Singing Guide: The Citizens

Singing Guide: The Citizens

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

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The Citizens are a Scottish indie rock band founded in Glasgow in 2007. Their music style is often described as alternative rock and post-punk revival. Lead singer and guitarist Scott Hutchison's unique vocal technique contributed significantly to the band's success.

If you're looking to learn how to sing like Scott Hutchison, you'll need to start by working on your pitch accuracy and vocal range. Singing Carrots provides useful tools to help you with this. Begin with the vocal range test and pitch accuracy test, which will help you determine the range of your voice and assess your pitch. Then use the Vocal Range Search feature to find songs to practice that match your vocal range and Scott Hutchison's vocal range.

To achieve Hutchison's unique vocal technique, focus on developing and improving your vocal qualities. Singing Carrots has multiple articles to guide you, including "Breathing Basics," "Voice Registers and Vocal Break," and "Breath Support." Pay particular attention to these skills and practice regularly. Developing good breath support is crucial for improving your vocal quality.

To improve your articulation and diction, check out the "Articulation" article on Singing Carrots. This article describes how to improve your diction through proper mouth and tongue placement while singing. Additionally, exercises like the Finger Bite and Glottal Onset videos improve your articulation and develop your voice.

To learn more about Scott Hutchison's vocal techniques, listen to his music, and study his songs' lyrics. Try to find songs with a similar range to your voice. Some of Scott Hutchison's notable songs are "The Woodpile," "Keep Yourself Warm," and "The Loneliness and the Scream." Listen to how he sings and how he interprets the lyrics.

Lastly, to further develop your singing voice, take the Singing Carrots educational singing course, which covers singing theory and practical tips. Use Singing Carrots tools like the Songbook to set up your performance set and practice using linked lyrics, sheet music, chords, karaoke, and YouTube audio.

With Singing Carrots' vast selection of tools, articles, and exercises, learning to sing like Scott Hutchison is more accessible than ever. Incorporate the above tips into your practice and focus on developing your voice, and you're well on your way to singing like Scott Hutchison.

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