Singing Guide: Thousand Foot Krutch
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
To learn to sing like Thousand Foot Krutch, you need to explore the unique vocal techniques of this iconic rock band. Frontman Trevor McNevan showcases a powerful hard rock voice, characterized by heavy use of chest voice, belting, distortion, and mixed voice. To achieve this sound, you'll need to perfect your pitch accuracy, timing, and breathing, as well as develop your vocal agility and range.
The first step in learning to sing like Thousand Foot Krutch is to assess your vocal range. Take Singing Carrots' vocal range test, and compare your range with the vocal ranges of famous singers like McNevan, Chester Bennington, and Jared Leto. This test will show you which notes you can sing comfortably and which ones require more practice.
Once you have determined your range, work on mastering the art of breath support. Singing Carrots' breath support article provides helpful tips on controlling your breathing and improving your overall vocal stability. Then, move on to the articles on voice registers, resonance, and vocal health to improve your overall technique.
To develop your ability to sing with power and energy, incorporate exercises for your chest voice and mixed voice into your practice routine. Singing Carrots offers several videos on chest and mixed voice, as well as an article on voice registers. Use these resources to build your vocal stamina and increase your range.
To achieve the gritty rock sound that TFK is known for, you'll also need to work on your belting and distortion techniques. Check out Singing Carrots' article on contemporary vocal techniques like belting and growling, and watch videos demonstrating how to perform these techniques. Practice slowly at first and gradually work up to higher volumes and longer durations.
Finally, don't forget to add your own creative flair and authenticity to your performances. Thousand Foot Krutch is known for their emotional delivery and powerful lyrics, so take the time to connect with the songs you're covering. Use Singing Carrots' song search tool to find songs that suit your voice and style, and then practice them with passion and intensity.
With Singing Carrots' resources and these tips, you'll be on your way to singing like Trevor McNevan of Thousand Foot Krutch in no time.