Singing Guide: The Mahers
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
In this article, you will learn about the unique vocal technique of the Mahers and how to learn to sing like them.
Maher Zain and Mustafa Ceceli are two famous singers known for their soulful and heartfelt performances. They both come from different parts of the world but share a common language: music. Here are some practical tips to help you learn to sing like the Mahers.
Warm-up and Breathing Techniques
Before you start singing, it's crucial to warm up and practice proper breathing techniques. For warming up, you can use Singing Carrots' "Farinelli Breathing" exercise in the skill-related videos section. Also, you can improve your breathing technique with the article "breathing basics." These techniques will help you support your voice and achieve the desired sound more precisely.
Practice Vocal Registers
The Mahers sing with an amazing range of vocal registers. To learn to sing like them, you'll need to master singing high notes without straining your voice. Check out the article "Voice Registers & Vocal Break" in the resources to understand more about vocal registers and how to use them in your singing.
Use Vocal Distortion
Another technique that makes the Maher's singing unique is the vocal distortion technique. This technique includes growling, belting, and twang, covered in "Contemporary Vocal Techniques" in the articles. In the skill-related videos, you can find exercises to practice these techniques such as "How to Growl Exercise" and "How to Twang Exercise."
Incorporate Vibrato
The Mahers use vibrato to add depth and feeling to their performances. The article "Singing with Vibrato" covers this topic more in-depth, and you can practice and learn the technique with the "Beggars Bounce" and "Diaphragm Bounce" exercises.
Learn to Perform with Emotion
The Mahers are known for their heartfelt performances, and it's essential to learn how to perform with emotion. To get more advice on this, read the article "Singing with Intuition, Skills, Emotion, and Thinking." Also, to help with stage fright, read "How to Overcome Stage Fright" in the resources.
Choose the Right Songs
To truly sing like the Mahers, you'll need to learn and practice the songs they are famous for performing. Search for their songs on Singing Carrots, as it allows you to search by vocal range, difficulty, and genre preference. The "Song Book" is also available to create your performance set.
Follow these practical tips, and the resources provided by Singing Carrots to take your singing to the next level and learn how to sing like the Mahers.