Vocal Technique

David Gilmour's vocal technique is characterized by his breathy and airy tone, as well as his use of vibrato to add emotional depth to his vocals. In order to sing like him, it's important to understand the basics of breath control, vocal registers, and vibrato.

• Breath control is essential for achieving the breathy singing style that Gilmour is known for. Practice engaging your diaphragm while taking deep breaths, and gradually release air while singing to create a softer, airy sound.
• Vocal registers refer to the different parts of your vocal range, and Gilmour's technique involves seamlessly moving between them to create a smooth, seamless sound. Practice singing scales, moving up and down your range and smoothly transitioning between registers.
• Vibrato is a subtle fluctuation in pitch, created by varying the speed at which you sing a note. It's an essential part of Gilmour's vocal technique, adding emotion and depth to his singing. Practice using vibrato by starting with a slow, steady wavering of your voice, and gradually increase the speed until you create a smooth and natural sounding vibrato.

Songs to Practice

One of the best ways to learn how to sing like David Gilmour is to practice his songs. A few great ones to start with are:

• "Wish You Were Here" - This classic song showcases Gilmour's breathy, emotional vocals.
• "Comfortably Numb" - This song has a range of emotions, featuring gentle, breathy vocals in the beginning and powerful, soaring vocals in the climax.
• "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" - This song is a vocal tour de force, featuring a wide range of vocal techniques and emotions.

Singing Carrots Resources

In addition to practicing vocals and songs, Singing Carrots offers several tools that can help you improve your singing in a variety of ways:

• Vocal Range Test: Determine your vocal range and see how you compare to famous singers.
• Pitch Accuracy Test: Practice pitch accuracy with simple melodies and receive instant feedback.
• Vocal Pitch Monitor: Visualize and track your pitch accuracy.
• Pitch Training: Improve your pitch with interactive vocal warm-ups and exercises.
• Song Search: Find songs that match your vocal range and genre preference.
• Artist Vocal Ranges: Discover the vocal ranges of over 5000 famous singers.
• Song-book: Create your performance set and get linked lyrics, sheet music, chords, karaoke, and YouTube audio.
• Singing Course: A 21-lesson program covering singing theory and practical tips.

Conclusion

David Gilmour's vocal technique is one of the most unique and identifiable in the world, and learning to sing like him is a rewarding experience. By practicing breath control, vocal registers, and vibrato, as well as practicing his songs and using Singing Carrots resources, you can achieve a singing style that is very similar to his.