Singing Guide: William Fitzsimmons
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
How to Learn Singing like William Fitzsimmons
Singer-songwriter William Fitzsimmons has created a unique sound combining haunting acoustic melodies with emotive lyrics inspired by his life story.
The first step toward learning to sing like Fitzsimmons is to identify his vocal range. You can use the vocal range test to determine your own vocal range, as well as compare it to Fitzsimmons and other famous singers.
Fitzsimmons often sings in a soft, breathy voice that conveys deep emotion. A useful resource to learn how to sing with this type of voice is the article on analyzing your voice. Here you can learn how to identify and control your vocal tone and inflection.
Fitzsimmons' music often features finger-plucking on an acoustic guitar. To get started with playing the guitar, you can use the Singing Carrots' Vocal Pitch Monitor tool for visual help in determining notes and chords. The Singing Beginners course is a fantastic resource for learning basic guitar chords while also covering mastering breathing techniques and improving pitch accuracy.
Once you have a handle on Fitzsimmons' vocal range and have started to develop a similar breathy tone, you can begin to learn some of his famous songs. Some of Fitzsimmons' songs such as "I Don't Feel It Anymore" and "Passion Play" showcase his vocal range and unique style. You can start with the song search tool to find songs that match your vocal range and difficulty level.
Another aspect of Fitzsimmons' style is his emotional delivery.For learning how to deliver emotional performances, you can find helpful tips in our article on singing with intuition, skills, emotion, and thinking. The article explains how to manage your emotions while singing and create a deeper connection with your audience.
Finally, once you have practiced and feel comfortable singing like Fitzsimmons, you can create your performance set using the song-book tool. You can also track your singing progress using the progress statistics.