The Rubens are an Australian alternative rock band formed in 2011. They are known for their soulful and bluesy sound, influenced by classic rock bands like The Black Keys and Led Zeppelin. The Rubens have a unique vocal style that combines powerful belting with falsetto and a distinctive use of vibrato. In this article, you will learn how to develop your singing skills and sound like The Rubens.

Vocal Technique

One of the key aspects of The Rubens' sound is lead singer Sam Margin's powerful voice. To achieve this powerful, bluesy tone, it is important to work on your breath support and resonance. The Rubens make great use of chest voice, so practicing exercises to strengthen it would go a long way. Good articulation is also important, try to sing as clearly and crisply as possible.

Songs to showcase vocal technique

To start practicing, here are some songs by The Rubens that showcase their vocal technique:

• Hoops
• My Gun
• Lay It Down
• The Best We Got

Try to imitate the singing style of Sam Margin. Carefully observe how he showcases his vocal techniques (falsetto, vibrato, and chest voice) in these songs. Don't hesitate to learn from his technique and try to incorporate them in your own singing voice.

Practical Tips

Here are some practical tips to help you sound like The Rubens:

• Warm up your voice before singing by humming and lip trills.
• Practice singing along with The Rubens’ songs to develop proper breathing and phrasing.
• Record yourself singing and try to identify areas to improve.
• Experiment with vibrato in your singing.
• Use Singing Carrots' tools to hone your skills.

Thanks to Singing Carrots' tools and resources, you now can improve your singing skills and sound like The Rubens! Try out the vocal ranges tool to find songs that fit your range and voice. In addition, use the range test and pitch accuracy test to assess your skills and to identify areas to work on. Last but not least, take the singing course offered by Singing Carrots to gain more knowledge about singing theory and practical tips.

By following the practical tips and utilizing Singing Carrots' resources, you are sure to develop your singing skills and sound like The Rubens!