Singing Guide: Alan Walker feat. Sophia Somajo
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Alan Walker, the Norwegian DJ and producer, has been rising in popularity since his debut single "Faded" in 2015. With his distinct blend of electronic dance music and pop, he has amassed an international following. One of his most popular songs is "Diamond Heart" featuring Sophia Somajo on vocals. In this article, we'll explore how to learn singing like Sophia Somajo and highlight her unique vocal style as well as relevant resources from Singing Carrots.
Sophia Somajo's unique vocal style is characterized by her breathy and airy soprano. She has a distinct way of phrasing her words that captures emotion seamlessly.
The first step to learning to sing like Sophia is to focus on your breathing. Singing is essentially controlled breathing, so mastering this skill is crucial. Singing Carrots offers several articles to assist in this, including:
Once you have your breathing under control, it's time to work on your vocal range. Singing Carrots' vocal range test can help you determine your vocal range and pitch accuracy. The vocal pitch monitor is recommended to assist with visualization and ensure you're staying on pitch. Sophia Somajo often incorporates mixed voice and vocal break, so the following videos could be beneficial:
When singing like Sophia, it's essential to take care of your vocals and warm up properly before attempting any challenging songs. Singing Carrots offers a range of warm-up exercises that could suit your needs. Here are some that might be especially helpful:
When learning a song, it's essential to listen to the original version repeatedly, then practice vocalizing with the song. Singing Carrots has an extensive songbook that can assist you in finding songs to practice that suit your vocal range. Sophia Somajo's "Diamond Heart" is a great song to start with. When practicing the song, focus on opening your mouth and throat to produce authentic emotion, which can be learned and improved by following this article:
Pay attention to Somajo's vocal technique and timing as you sing along. Sophia Somajo often employs twang, which could be developed with this video:
Sophia Somajo is a talented and unique singer. With practice and the help of Singing Carrots' resources, you too can learn to sing like her. Remember to focus on your breathing, warm up properly, and practice consistently. Happy singing!