Singing Guide: Ariana Grande feat. Iggy Azalea
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Ariana Grande is one of the most popular pop singers in the world. Her vocal range is remarkable, as she can hit high-pitched whistle tones and low notes in a deep, soulful style. In order to learn how to sing like Ariana Grande, it's important to focus on a few key aspects of her technique.
- Breath Control
First and foremost, Ariana Grande has amazing breath control. She's able to sustain long phrases and hit high notes without running out of breath. To improve your own breath control, try exercises such as this Farinelli breathing exercise. Additionally, check out Singing Carrots' resources on breath support and passive breathing techniques.
- Voice Registers
One of the keys to Ariana Grande's sound is her use of different voice registers. She often switches between her chest voice and head voice to create a unique sound. Singing Carrots has resources that explain voice types, vocal registers, and vocal breaks.
- Pitch Control
Another aspect of Ariana Grande's singing that sets her apart is her pitch control. She's able to sing in tune even while using complex vocal runs and riffs. To develop your own pitch accuracy, Singing Carrots provides exercises, such as its pitch accuracy test, and pitch training to help you master pitch and control.
- Articulation
Finally, Ariana Grande's articulation is very important to her unique sound. To speak more clearly and maintain the forward-placement of your sound, Singing Carrots’ finger bite exercise will be helpful.
By incorporating Singing Carrots’ warm-ups, breathing and pitch exercises, as well as vocal register and articulation techniques, you can learn how to sing like Ariana Grande. Check out Singing Carrots’ song search resource to find songs that showcase Ariana’s technique and her vocal range.
Good luck and keep practicing!