Singing Guide: Tom Grennan

Singing Guide: Tom Grennan

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

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How to Learn to Sing like Tom Grennan

Vocal Technique

Breathing and Support

To sing like Grennan, you need to develop strong diaphragmatic control and learn to support your breath with your abdominal muscles.

Voice Registers and Vocal Breaks

Grennan uses a mix of registers in his singing, and uses vocal breaks to add dynamics to his singing. To learn to sing like Grennan, you need to master these registers and learn to use your voice breaks to add texture and interest to your singing.

Vibrato

Grennan’s vocal style includes vibrato, which adds richness and depth to his singing. To develop your own vibrato, practice singing sustained notes with a relaxed jaw and throat.

Practice Exercises

Breathing and Warm-Up Exercises

To develop strong diaphragmatic control, practice exercises like the Farinelli Breathing exercise. This helps to strengthen your abdominal muscles and develop diaphragmatic control for singing.

Chest Voice Exercises

To develop a strong chest voice, practice exercises like Singing Comfort Zone. This exercise develops your chest voice while maintaining control and support.

Head Voice Exercises

To blend your registers and transition smoothly between your chest voice and head voice, practice exercises like Mixed Voice.

Vibrato Exercises

To develop your vibrato, practice exercises like Beggars Bounce and Diaphragm Bounce.

Practical Advice

Song Selection

Choose songs that showcase your voice. Grennan’s music is known for its soulful and emotional qualities, so choose songs that allow you to showcase your own emotional range. Utilize Singing Carrot’s Search songs to find your match.

Articulation and Phrasing

Pay attention to your articulation and phrasing. Grennan’s singing is known for its clarity and emotional intensity. Work on your phrasing to ensure that your singing is clear and expressive.

Vocal Health

To maintain your vocal health and ensure that you can sing like Grennan for years to come, pay attention to good vocal health habits.

Singing Carrots Resources

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