How to Sing Like Aurora

Aurora Aksnes, known professionally as Aurora, is a Norwegian singer and songwriter known for her unique and ethereal vocals. Learning to sing like Aurora requires mastering certain vocal techniques and learning to tap into your own unique lyrical and musical expression.

Vocal Techniques

Aurora uses several vocal techniques to produce her distinctive sound. Here are some of the techniques you'll want to master to sing like Aurora.

Breathing Techniques: Aurora has great control over her breathing techniques, and it's essential to develop strong support and control over your breath as you sing. Check out our breath support article for a detailed breakdown of how to breathe correctly while singing.
Vibrato: Aurora uses vibrato - a slight variation in pitch - to convey emotion and add texture to her voice. Learn how to sing with vibrato by checking out our singing with vibrato video.
Head Voice and Falsetto: Aurora frequently employs delicate, high-pitched head notes in her music, you can practice these techniques with our chest and head voice video.
Breathy Vocals: Aurora's style includes breathy vocals that add a dreamy quality to her singing style. To learn how to achieve this technique, check out our breath support article.

Aurora's Repertoire

Aurora's music is characterized by her unique vocal stylings and emotive lyrics. The following songs are great representations of her style and can help you practice singing like Aurora.

Runaway: Listen to Aurora's emotive vocals and airy head notes.
Murder Song (5, 4, 3, 2, 1): Listen to her ethereal vocals and controlled breathing techniques.
Through the Eyes of a Child: Listen to Aurora's delicate vibrato and breathy vocals.
Queendom: Listen to Aurora's excellent breath support and dynamic range.

Practical Advice

Now that you know which techniques to use and what songs to practice, here are some practical tips to keep in mind as you learn to sing like Aurora.

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