Singing Guide: Ashlee Simpson
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
If you want to sound like Ashlee Simpson, you need to start by finding out your vocal range with the Singing Carrots vocal range test. Ashlee Simpson shares a similar vocal range as Avril Lavigne which is around 2.5 octaves. Check out our vocal range game here. Once you know your range, you can then focus on some of Ashlee Simpson's vocal techniques. Ashlee Simpson is known for her punk-rock/pop vocal style that includes belting, nasal tones, and vibrato. Here are a few practical tips to help you learn to sing like Ashlee Simpson:
- Breath Control: Good breath control is essential for belting and holding notes. Check out our guide to Breath Support for more information.
- Vocal Registers: Ashlee Simpson uses a mix of chest voice and head voice throughout her songs. Learn more about Voice Registers.
- Nasal tones: Ashlee Simpson often sings with a nasal quality. Learning to open up your sinuses and nasal resonance can help you achieve this sound. Learn more about Nasality.
- Vibrato: Ashlee Simpson uses a natural vibrato in her singing. You can practice developing your vibrato with this exercise: Beggars Bounce
To help you master these techniques, check out Singing Carrots' Pitch Training program and Singing Course which cover the fundamentals of singing, including breathing techniques, practice drills and exercises, and more. Singing Carrots offers access to over 5000 famous singers' vocal ranges on this page, this can be really useful when picking a song to practice Ashlee Simpson's unique vocal style.
Here are a few recommended Ashlee Simpson songs to showcase her unique vocal techniques:
- Pieces of Me
- Boyfriend
- L.O.V.E
- Outta My Head
Give them a try and see how close you can get to Ashlee Simpson's sound!
Check out our other Singing Carrots articles and tools for more information on how to improve your singing.