I'm sure many of us dream of being popstars such as Taylor Swift, Beyonce or Justin Bieber - not just for their looks but also for their extremely popular pop singing styles. I've written this guide here to teach you guys some techniques (or gimmicks!) that these pop artists use in their music. To learn how to sing rock, click HERE. 1) VOCAL FRY: Artists such as Britney Spears and Katy Perry are famous for their vocal fry BOTH during singing and speaking. A vocal fry is that little throat bubbling or croaking that you here before and after a line is sung. To get a clearer picture, listen to this recording by Britney Spears. See how she does the vocal fry before she starts her lines? Pop artists do the vocal fry to create a sexy and expressive voice. It always reduces tension in the throat before singing. HOW TO DO IT: Say "ah" as if you were reaching your lowest note. This should be without any pitch. Practice holding this for five seconds. Once you are able to identify your vocal fry, try slowly connecting it with a note and subsequently to a string of notes. 2) A BREATHY VOICE: Breathiness in the singing voice is that sexy, soothing voice quality that you hear from pop artists such as John Mayer. More air is expelled than usual, so much so that even the the audience hears it. This creates a weaker and less directed sound, and can be used to express sadness in songs. HOW TO DO IT: This should be easy. Try speaking in a breathy, sexy voice and applying it into your singing. It should feel as if you're breathing out when you're singing. WARNING: you wouldn't want to keep singing with a breathy voice as it compromises on support and singing technique. 3) RUNS AND RIFFS: I'm sure everyone's familiar with the runs and riffs of Ariana Grande and Mariah Carey. They are impressive due to the fact that they're so hard to do. One has to practice all the different variations within an octave in order to incorporate them into their singing. HOW TO DO IT: Firstly, you need to break up a specific run variation into single notes and sing them individually slowly. Once you have gotten the notes right, slowly increase the speed and connect the notes together. Remember: the faster the run/riff, the more impressive it will be. Like more of such tips or looking for a online vocal coach? Check out my review of the online singing programme that I'm using right now.
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AuthorHello fellow singers! My name is Damien. I am a singer - not a professional one who loves to write and perform whenever I can. I created this site with the intent to helping those who share my passion of singing. Archives
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