Singing Guide: Twisted Sister

Singing Guide: Twisted Sister

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

Are you a beginner or advanced singer?

If you want to learn how to sing like Twisted Sister, you need to master the art of heavy metal vocals. Twisted Sister's unique style features powerful and high-pitched screams, as well as melodic singing. Here are some tips and resources to help you emulate this iconic band's sound.

Vocal Technique

  • There are three main components to Twisted Sister's vocal style: power, high-pitched screams, and melody. To achieve these, practice proper vocal warm-ups and exercises.
  • Use your diaphragm to increase breath support, which is key for achieving a powerful singing style.
  • Practice screaming using the twang vocal technique that you can learn from the How to Twang Exercise video.
  • Work on hitting high notes with proper technique, and learn from Beggars Bounce and Diaphragm Bounce videos.
  • Practice using chest voice to achieve a powerful sound, as explained in the Chest Voice Explained video.
  • Twisted Sister often uses onsets and offsets, like in their song "The Kids Are Back". Learn how to use glottal onset singing with Glottal Onset video.

Song Examples

  • "We're Not Gonna Take It" and "I Wanna Rock" are Twisted Sister's most famous songs, and they showcase the band's signature style of heavy metal vocals and catchy melodies. Practice singing these songs along with the original recordings.
  • "The Kids Are Back" features a mixture of singing and screaming, and is a great example of how Twisted Sister blends different vocal techniques to create their unique sound.
  • "Stay Hungry" features a sustained high note, followed by a scream, providing a good opportunity to practice singing high notes with proper technique and transitioning from singing to screaming.
  • "Shoot 'Em Down" features powerful and emotional singing with an emphasis on melody, making it a great example of how Twisted Sister brings different elements together.

Singing Resources

  • Use the vocal range test to determine your vocal range and see how it compares to famous singers including Twisted Sister.
  • Take advantage of Singing Carrots' pitch accuracy test to assess your pitch accuracy and identify areas to improve.
  • Use Singing Carrots' Vocal Pitch Monitor to practice hitting difficult notes and improving your pitch accuracy.
  • The Pitch Training - Educational Singing Game will help improve your pitch accuracy and train your voice.
  • The Singing course covers singing theory, practical tips, and advanced techniques to help you improve your singing.
  • Use Singing Carrots' search feature to find songs that match your vocal range, difficulty, and genre preference, including Twisted Sister songs.
  • Learn about other famous singers' vocal ranges using the artists vocal ranges database.

Keep in mind that mastering Twisted Sister's unique sound takes practice and dedication. By using these resources and techniques, you'll be on your way to singing like Dee Snider and the rest of the band. Rock on!

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