Singing Guide: The Common Linnets
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
The Common Linnets are a Dutch duo made up of Ilse DeLange and JB Meijers. Their unique and captivating sound has been compared to that of the Eagles and Crosby, Stills, and Nash. Ilse DeLange's voice has a distinctive tone and style and she is known for her emotional performances.
If you are looking to learn how to sing like The Common Linnets, the first step is to find your vocal range. Singing Carrots provides a helpful vocal range test to help you determine if you have the necessary range to sing the duo's songs. If you're interested in improving your pitch accuracy, the Pitch Accuracy Test is also available.
One of The Common Linnets' most well-known songs is "Calm After the Storm." It showcases Ilse's unique voice and her emotive performance style. Another great song to practice is "We Don't Make the Wind Blow."
To replicate The Common Linnets' sound, it is important to focus on your breathing technique. Singing Carrots provides resources to help you improve your breathing technique and support. Breath support is key to a strong, confident vocal performance. It is important to also train your vibrato and to work on resonant singing. Using the Vocal Pitch Monitor, you can see sung notes on a virtual piano allowing you to practice pitch control more effectively.
In addition to the tools provided by Singing Carrots, we recommend watching the skill-related videos provided in the resources section to develop key techniques and skills.
Lastly, we recommend enrolling in our singing course, which offers 21 lessons covering singing theory and practical tips. Topics range from learning to analyze your voice to overcoming stage fright. We also have a song book that allows you to build your performance set and get linked lyrics, sheet music, chords, karaoke tracks, and YouTube audio.
With our resources, practice, and dedication, you can learn to sing like The Common Linnets and develop your own unique style.