Tom Chaplin is an English singer-songwriter, best known as the lead singer of the band Keane. Chaplin has a distinctive high-pitched tenor voice, with an impressive range, capable to reach falsetto notes while preserving its emotional depth. His singing style features a powerful vibrato and a heartfelt delivery that beautifully conveys lyrics' meaning.

Vocal Techniques

Vocal Range Test

First, take our vocal range test to determine your singing range. Take the test here.

Vocal Registers & Mixed Voice

Chaplin often uses his mixed voice technique, which combines the chest and head voice to create a smooth and consistent sound. Learn more about vocal registers and mixed voice in our article. Read here.

Resonance

Resonance in singing refers to the vibration of the sound waves in the singer's body. Chapman's style is characterized by vibrancy, and our article explores resonance in-depth. Read here.

Vibrato

Vibrato is the rhythmic variation of pitch between notes in a song. Tom Chapman's strong vibrato adds character and emotion to his performances. Our video exercises will help you learn to incorporate vibrato into your singing. Watch here.

Tom Chaplin's songs & unique vocal style

Somewhere Only We Know

Somewhere Only We Know is one of Chapman's most famous songs. It features a powerful and emotional vocal performance, showcasing his unique vibrato and head voice range. See the lyrics and sheet music here.

Bedshaped

Bedshaped is another Keane classic, featuring an emotional falsetto in the chorus and an intense, dramatic vocal delivery. See the lyrics and sheet music here.

The Wave

The Wave is one of his latest solo release, and it is a great example of his distinctive vocal style. The song features a powerful belting voice that showcases his range and vibrato. See the lyrics and sheet music here.

Practical Tips

Posture

Make sure that your posture is correct when singing. Avoid slouching or leaning over. Learn more about good singing posture from our video tutorial. Watch here.

Active and Passive Breathing

Active and passive breathing techniques can help you develop control and flexibility over your voice. Learn more about these techniques from our article. Read here.

Singing with Emotion

To truly convey emotion in your singing, it's important to focus on the feeling behind the lyrics. Our article on singing with emotion can help you develop this skill. Read here.

Tips for Learning a Song

Our article on how to learn a song effectively offers a step-by-step guide to help you master a song that you want to perform. Read here.

Singing Carrots Resources

21-lesson singing course

Our educational singing course offers 21 lessons covering singing theory and practical tips. Learn more. Check it out here.

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