Singing Guide: Zac Efron
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Zac Efron is an American actor and singer who rose to fame with his role in the High School Musical franchise. However, his vocal abilities extend well beyond those movies, showing his wide-ranged tenor voice when singing many different styles of music.
Unique Vocal Technique:
One of Zac Efron's unique vocal techniques is his use of head voice. In songs like "Breaking Free", "Bet On It" and "The Greatest Showman Medley", Efron's head voice is on full display. He is able to produce strong, high-pitched notes that sound light and effortless. Head voice is critical to achieving a smooth and powerful vocal transition between your chest and head registers.
Songs Showcasing This Technique:
- "Breaking Free" - High School Musical
- "Bet On It" - High School Musical 2
- "Rewrite the Stars" - The Greatest Showman
- "Ladies' Choice" - Hairspray
Practical Advice:
For those looking to learn singing like Zac Efron, start by analyzing your vocal range using the Singing Carrots Vocal Range Test. This tool will help you identify your vocal strengths and weaknesses and target areas of focus. Next, consider doing the Singing Carrots Pitch Accuracy Test, which will help you assess your pitch accuracy. To help you further develop your head voice, there are a number of Singing Carrots exercises available, like the Farinelli breathing exercise, the singing comfort zone exercise and the mixed voice exercise. It's also important to learn proper breathing technique and how to maintain an open mouth and throat while singing. These techniques will help to produce that light and effortless sound typical of Zac Efron's head voice. In addition, work to find your own authentic voice by practicing regularly and experimenting with different vocal techniques. Finally, if you're interested in learning more about singing theory, Singing Carrots' Beginner's Singing Course is a great resource to get started.