Singing Guide: Zulu
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Learning to Sing Like Zulu
In this article, we will guide you through the process of learning to sing like Zulu, one of South Africa's most famous contemporary artists. Born in 1996, Zulu is recognized for his unique fusion of traditional Zulu music with modern-day genres, such as hip hop, electro, and pop. His music often features intricate vocal techniques that give his songs a powerful, other-worldly feel. Here's how to begin to learn how to sing like him.
Vocal Techniques:
Zulu's singing is characterized by a unique vocal style that blends traditional Zulu music with contemporary rhythms and structure. He utilizes a combination of falsetto and a deep, rich chest voice which generates an entrancing and almost haunting sound. To learn more about utilizing these singing techniques in your own singing, consider watching these Singing Carrots videos:
Songs:
To truly sing like Zulu, you must fully immerse yourself in his music. Here are a few of his most popular songs that showcase his unique vocal style:
Practical Advice:
Learning to sing like Zulu requires commitment, hard work, and practice. Here are a few tips to help you get started:
- Analyze your voice with Singing Carrots' vocal range test to determine your range.
- Warm up your voice before you start singing with Singing Carrots' 3-minute warm-up exercise video.
- Use Singing Carrots' Pitch Accuracy Test to assess pitch accuracy.
- Open your mouth and throat while singing by learning the technique from this Singing Carrots article.
- Practice singing songs that match your vocal range and difficulty level with Singing Carrots' Song Search.
- Monitor your progress through Singing Carrots' Progress Statistics.
- Finally, consider enrolling yourself in Singing Carrots' 21-lesson singing course to learn about the singing theory and practical tips.
With these tips and the resources that we have shared, you can begin to sing like Zulu and explore your own unique vocal style.