Singing Guide: Anna Nordell
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
If you're trying to sing like Anna Nordell, you're on the right track. Anna has a unique voice that cuts through with unusual intensity and purity, bringing a touch of warmth and a natural edge to her songs. To learn to sing like Anna, we'll highlight her vocal technique and include some practical advice and Singing Carrots resources.
One of the most distinctive elements of Anna's voice is her breath control. Her phrases always have a sustained edge to them, with an effortless smoothness from the top of her range to the bottom. You can hear this in her performances of "Rain" and "Grow" which are both great examples of her exceptional technique.
Anna also has the ability to blend her chest and head voice seamlessly, giving her an incredibly versatile range. One of the ways she does this is by shifting from falsetto to chest voice, giving her sound a slight wobble and intimacy that really sets it apart. Listen to her cover of "Heartbeats" to hear this in action.
To start, it's essential to understand how your voice works. Use Singing Carrots' voice analyzing article to understand your own voice better. Evaluate your vocal range, voice type, and general strengths and weaknesses to focus on. In addition, learn about different voice registers and how they can help or hurt your singing.
When it comes to improving your technique further, Singing Carrots' breathing basics, breath support, Open mouth & throat, and Resonance in singing articles can all help. Remember to warm up your voice with the Farinelli breathing and Gentle humming exercises. Practice Twang, Vibrato, Chest Voice/Voice Registers and Mixed Voice/Voice Break techniques.
To learn Anna's songs, use Singing Carrots' songbook, which includes song lyrics, sheet music, karaoke versions, and YouTube audio. You can also search for songs by vocal range, genre preference, and difficulty level.
Lastly, for some specific tips on how to put together a great performance, check out Singing Carrots' Tips for performing on stage, How posture affects your singing, and How to overcome stage fright? articles.
Incorporate these techniques and resources into your singing, and you'll be well on your way to mastering Anna Nordell's style. Remember to practice regularly, technique is only improved through repetition!