Singing Guide: Ultravox

Singing Guide: Ultravox

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

Are you a beginner or advanced singer?

Ultravox was one of the defining bands of the late 70s and early 80s, and their lead singer Midge Ure has one of the most distinctive voices in synth-pop history. His vocal tone is often described as moody and poetic. He is known for his masterful use of vibrato and his ability to produce expressive, soaring, high notes.

To learn how to sing like Ultravox, the first step is to assess your vocal range, which you can do using Singing Carrots' Vocal Range Test. Once you know your range, listen to a few of Ultravox's songs to identify the key elements of Midge Ure's vocal style and register. Songs like "Vienna," "Dancing with Tears in My Eyes," and "Reap the Wild Wind" showcase his vocal range and technique clearly.

Midge Ure has a powerful vibrato, featured in many of his iconic performances. To learn to use vibrato in a controlled way, watch Singing Carrots' video "Beggars Bounce." Another important aspect of Midge Ure's vocal technique is his use of chest voice, which you can practice using Singing Carrots' video "Chest Voice Explained."

Proper breathing technique is essential to singing well. Singing Carrots offers several resources on breathing technique, such as the articles "Breathing Basics" and "Breath Support."

Finally, articulation is another key aspect to mastering Midge Ure's singing style. Singing Carrots' "Articulation" video teaches a simple exercise you can do to improve your diction and clarity.

With practice and guidance from Singing Carrots' resources, you can learn to sing like Midge Ure and other iconic synth-pop singers. Singing Carrots also offers a vocal training program, where you can learn the theory and practical skills to becoming a better singer, and the tools to track your progress.

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