Singing Guide: The Troggs

Singing Guide: The Troggs

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

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If you're looking to learn to sing like The Troggs' frontman Reg Presley, there are a few key things to keep in mind. Presley had a unique and instantly recognizable voice, with a rough, gravelly quality and a lot of raw power. One of the key aspects of his singing is his use of vocal distortion, which gives his voice a rough, edgy quality.

To achieve this, you'll want to focus on your breath support and diaphragm control. Make sure to practice active breathing to engage your diaphragm and support your voice. Check out Singing Carrots' article on breath support to learn more about this.

Another important aspect of singing like Reg Presley is your posture. Good posture is crucial for breathing properly and for projecting your voice effectively. You can learn more about this in Singing Carrots' article on how posture affects singing.

To highlight the unique vocal style of Reg Presley, take a look at the Troggs hit "Wild Thing". This song showcases not only Presley's vocal distortion but also his ability to transition smoothly between his different vocal registers, from his low, gritty chest voice to his higher, more piercing head voice.

Singing Carrots' pitch accuracy test and vocal pitch monitor can also be helpful tools for improving your pitch control and accuracy. It's important to maintain good pitch control when singing like Reg Presley, who often slides and scoops between notes.

To get started, Singing Carrots' vocal range test can help you figure out your current range and where you might need to work to improve your upper and lower limits. Once you've got a good sense of your range, you can start working on pitch training, focusing on the transitions between your different vocal registers.

Remember to be patient and persistent in your practice and stay relaxed to avoid tension in your voice. And don't forget to have fun!

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