Singing Guide: The Tenors
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Are you interested in learning how to sing like The Tenors?
This group of four Canadian tenors - Remigio Pereira, Victor Micallef, Fraser Walters, and Clifton Murray - is known for their stunning harmonies and unique blend of classical and contemporary music. If you're interested in learning to sing like The Tenors, here are some tips:
- Vocal range: The Tenors are known for their impressive vocal range. To expand your range, try Singing Carrot's vocal range test. Once you know your range, it's essential to practice singing in this range regularly.
- Voice Technique: Like many classical singers, The Tenors use the Bel Canto technique to sing. Bel Canto is an Italian term meaning "beautiful singing." It focuses on producing a rich, balanced, and well-supported sound throughout the entire vocal range. Breathing exercises, Chest and Head Voice Exercises, and Diaphragmatic Respiration Training aid in developing vocal technique.
- Practice regularly: To acquire The Tenors' vocal chops, practice regularly. Daily vocal exercises, such as those in Singing Carrot's educational singing course, will help to improve your voice.
- Pay attention to emotions: The Tenors' music covers a range of emotions, and singers must infuse their performances with these emotions. Incorporate emotion exercises, relaxation techniques, and songs that evoke genuine emotions to improve expressiveness.
- Find your unique voice: The Tenors are known for their ability to blend their voices together amazingly, but each tenor has a unique sound. Singing Carrot's article on how to find your authentic voice offers guidance that can help to develop your unique singing voice.
To improve your singing the Tenor way, consider trying these exercises:
- Warm up with Farinelli Breathing
- Follow the Chest Voice Explained video to learn more about chest voice and voice registers.
- Improve your Breath Support and Respiration
- Practice the 3 Minute Warm Up exercise for a quick-start.
- Build your voice's agility by doing Voice Break and Mixed Voice exercises.
When singing, try to include the following pieces from The Tenors:
- Hallelujah
- Forever Young
- Lead with Your Heart
These pieces showcase their unique style and vocal technique that sets them apart.
By using these resources, practicing regularly, and experimenting with The Tenors' songs, you'll be on your way to singing like The Tenors in no time!