Singing Guide: Alisan Porter
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Alisan Porter is widely known for her powerful and soulful voice, which saw her being crowned the first female winner of the American TV singing competition, The Voice, in 2016. Her unique vocal technique is characterized by her ability to hit high notes with ease, her power and control in her chest voice, and her use of belting and vibrato in her performances.
If you want to learn how to sing like Alisan Porter, there are several things you can do.
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Firstly, it is important to analyze your own voice to determine your vocal range and voice type. You can do this by taking the vocal range test available on Singing Carrots, which will enable you to compare your range with that of Alisan Porter and other famous singers.
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Once you know your voice type, it is important to start practicing breathing exercises, which will help you control your breath when singing. Check out the breathing basics, breath support, and active and passive breathing articles on Singing Carrots and the Farinelli breathing video exercise.
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It is also important to work on your vocal registers and vocal breaks. Alisan Porter is known for her chest voice, where she is able to project her voice with power and control. Singing Carrots has articles and videos on breathing techniques, chest voice, and mixed voice that will help you develop these registers and eliminate your vocal break.
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Alisan Porter is known for her ability to hit high notes with ease and wide vibrato. To develop that, try the warm-up and practice starter with humming like in this video and the exercises for vibrato available on the Singing Carrots website.
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Alisan Porter’s unique belting voice technique is also one of her most notable qualities. By mastering contemporary vocal techniques like Twang, Heavy Modal, and Belting, you can start sounding more like Alisan Porter. You can practice these techniques using the Twang, Growling, and Voice Break exercises available on Singing Carrots or the Pitch-Training Educational Game on the website.
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In addition to honing your vocal skills, it is also important to learn how to sing effectively. Check out the articles on how to learn a song effectively, articulation, and resonances in singing, and vocal health. If you're interested in singing beyond individual practice, you may like to explore the stage fright tips, performance tips, posture tips, and open mouth & throat advice.
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When looking for songs to practice to improve your singing skills, consider checking out Alisan Porter’s song list. Her song choices showcase her ability to hit impressive high notes while still maintaining her powerful and soulful voice. The song search feature on Singing Carrots allows you to find the perfect song based on your voice range and genre preference.
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Finally, if you want a comprehensive course that covers everything you need to know about singing theory and practical tips, check out the singing beginners course on the Singing Carrots website.
Overall, if you follow these tips and incorporate our Singing Carrots resources, you’ll be well on your way to singing like Alisan Porter. Remember practice is key - it takes time and effort, but with dedication, you can achieve your singing goals just like Alisan Porter!