Singing Guide: Thriving Ivory
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Thriving Ivory is an American rock band known for their unique sound and powerful vocal performances. Their lead vocalist Clayton Stroope's voice is characterized by his range, emotional intensity, and excellent control.
In this article, we will review Clayton Stroope's unique singing style and how you can learn from his techniques.
One characteristic that sets Stroope's voice apart is his ability to sing with great emotion, especially in the higher register. To obtain this level of control in the upper register, you must develop the ability to adjust your breath support. Our blog articles on breath support and breathing basics are great resources to help you develop your breath control.
Another important aspect of Clayton Stroope's style is his powerful chest voice. Chest voice is where most of our natural speaking voice resides and is developed through proper support and breathing technique. It is characterized by a rich, full-bodied sound that is suitable for powerful and emotional singing. Our blog articles on chest voice and voice registers & vocal break are great resources to help you develop your chest voice.
One of Clayton Stroope's signature techniques is his use of vibrato. Vibrato is an oscillation in pitch that adds a rich texture and depth to a note. To achieve a stable vibrato, you need a good breath support system. Our blog article on singing with vibrato provides more information on how to use vibrato techniques effectively.
To learn the unique style and techniques of Clayton Stroope and Thriving Ivory, you must practice songs they perform regularly. One great resource is the Singing Carrots song search, where you can filter for songs by vocal range, genre, and difficulty level to find songs similar to those performed by Thriving Ivory. In addition, our pitch accuracy test and vocal range test can help you determine your range and pitch accuracy, working on those areas through our pitch training game.
Finally, to get the most out of your singing, it's essential to pay attention to factors such as posture, articulation, and stage presence. Our library of articles and demonstration videos provided in the links above can help you develop and improve in those areas.
Putting all these resources together, you can develop your singing skills and learn to perform like Clayton Stroope and the members of Thriving Ivory. With Singing Carrots' resources and a lot of focused practice, you can master Clayton Stroope's techniques and develop your unique voice.