The tenor vocal register is typically the highest male voice type, and has been utilised in countless hits throughout the different eras of modern music. Some of the most popular male singers from the last several decades have been tenors including Paul Mcartney and Ed Sheeran to name a few.
In this article we share with you some of the best songs for tenors to sing, whether for vocal practice or just for fun. Read on below to discover the songs!
The Beatles - Yesterday
Yesterday was written by Paul Mcartney, who has said the main melody of the song appeared to him in a dream. This song is a mournful ballad with the lyrics discussing the themes of regret and longing for the past.
Yesterday has gone on to be one of the best known songs of the Beatles and has been covered over 2000 times. The song is short and snappy, with the lyrics being easy to pick up and remember. This makes Yesterday a great song for tenors to use for their singing practice.
Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud
Ed Sheeran is one of the most commercially successful artists in music today thanks to his catchy melodies and accessible songwriting. His 2014 song Thinking Out Loud is a soft love ballad that is perfect for tenor vocals.
Thinking Out Loud channels elements of blue-eyed soul and 1970s music influences. The vocal range needed for this song is fairly moderate, making this a comfortable song to pick up and learn for the majority of tenor voices.
Robbie Williams - Shes the One
Next up in our list of the best songs for tenor singers is the 1999 single She's The One, performed by Robbie Willaims. This is a cover version of the original song written by British rock band World Party. Williams would achieve a number one hit with this record, showing the popularity of his cover version.
She's The One is another love ballad that combines soft and tender verses with a powerful chorus section, giving this song a good emotional range that is really fun to sing. Try incorporating She's The One into your next singing session, and if you enjoy the cover perhaps try the original version as well!
Bon Jovi - Livin On A Prayer
Livin On A Prayer from rock band Bon Jovi is a timeless classic that combines the best elements of pop, rock and glam metal into an epic hit which has since become the band's signature tune.Livin On A Prayer tells the story of a young working-class couple who are facing life's struggles together.
The song contains many iconic vocal sections such as its verse and pre-chorus, but the main chorus is where the song truly shines. The lead hook is not only insanely catchy but allows you to fully tap into your powerful vocal belts. Livin On A Prayer is a crowd-pleasing classic, and is a perfect addition to any tenor singer's roster.
Queen - We Are The Champions
English rock band Queen have produced many different anthems throughout their career, but the one that is perhaps the most singable is We Are The Champions. We Are The Champions has all the theatricality of Bohemian Rhapsody but is musically much simpler, making it a much more accessible song for singers to earn and master.
This song is great for practicing your power and breath control, as the main chorus section uses long held notes that must be properly sustained with full force. We recommend using this song to finish your practice sessions as your voice may be tired after belting out the epic chorus section.
John Legend - All Of Me
Finally, to conclude this list of the best songs for tenors to sing we have All of Me from singer John Legend. This is a soulful and soft-hearted ballad, which like some of the other ballad entries on this list allows you to focus purely on the tone and mention of your voice.
All Of Me never pushes things too hard in terms of range or intensity. The challenge with this song will come from delivering the level of emotions and sensitivity that is needed to properly emote the lyrics. This song also features minimal instrumentation allowing your voice to take centre stage, a perfect song to add to your vocal practice and further develop your technique as a tenor.
That brings us to the end of this list of the best songs for tenor singers. Thanks for checking out this article and good luck with practicing these songs in your next vocal session!
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