Singing Guide: The Wallflowers
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
If you're a fan of The Wallflowers and want to learn how to sing like frontman Jakob Dylan, you're in luck! Dylan's voice is known for being raspy and gritty, which sets him apart from other contemporary rock singers.
One of the key techniques that Dylan uses in his singing is a breathy, throaty quality. To achieve this, try practicing his song "One Headlight". Pay attention to the way he delivers the verse and chorus, singing almost under his breath with a lot of breathiness and rasp. Focus on controlling your breath, and try to imitate the way that his voice sounds.
Another technique that Jakob Dylan is known for is his use of dynamics. When he sings softly, he really whispers, and when he sings loud, he lets it all out. This can be difficult to achieve, as it requires a lot of control over your voice, but the more you practice, the better you'll get.
If you want to develop your range and technique beyond singing like The Wallflowers, Singing Carrots has plenty of resources to offer. To get started, take our vocal range test and pitch accuracy test to get a baseline of where you're at. From there, our pitch training exercises can help you develop your pitch and range, and our singing course offers a comprehensive introduction to vocal technique and theory.
To work on your breath support, try some of our breathing exercises, and for articulation and resonance, check out our article on the subject. For more contemporary vocal techniques, you can explore the articles and videos on twang, growling, vibrato, and vocal distortions.
No matter what level you're at, you can benefit from continuing to practice and explore new techniques. With Singing Carrots, you have all the tools and resources you need to take your singing to the next level!