Singing Guide: Anita Baker

Singing Guide: Anita Baker

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

Are you a beginner or advanced singer?

Anita Baker is known for her distinctive deep contralto voice and the infusion of R&B, Jazz and Gospel in her music. Learning to sing like Anita Baker requires an understanding of her unique vocal technique, characterized by her deep and low register. Follow the steps below to learn how to sing like her:

  1. Start by analyzing your voice type. Knowing your voice range, vocal cords and preferred voice register is crucial to adjust your singing style effectively.
  2. Strengthen your chest voice and low register by doing singing exercises like the "Chest Voice Expander" found on the Singing Carrots Pitch training Program.
  3. Study Anita Baker's style by listening to some of her popular songs like “Angel,” “Sweet love,” and “Caught up in the Rapture.” Pay attention to her vocal techniques, phrasing, and musical arrangements.
  4. Open your mouth and throat while singing to create deep, rich tones like Anita Baker. Read the open mouth and throat while singing article for a thorough explanation of this technique.
  5. Practice singing with emotion as Anita Baker's songs are filled with emotions. Some tips for conveying emotions while singing can be found in this Singing Carrots article.
  6. Monitor your vocal progress, pitch accuracy, and range using the Singing Carrots Vocal Range Test, Pitch Accuracy Test, and Vocal Pitch Monitor. Keep records of your progress and improvement.

By using these tips and resources, you will be able to sing like Anita Baker in no time. Check out Artist Vocal ranges on Singing Carrots to discover other artists with relation to your vocal range and keep practicing!

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