Singing Guide: Bachelor Girl

Singing Guide: Bachelor Girl

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

Are you a beginner or advanced singer?

Bachelor Girl is an Australian band that was popular in the late 90s and early 2000s. Tania Doko, the lead vocalist of the band, has a unique vocal style that is characterized by a smooth and clear tone, with effortless transitions between chest voice and head voice. To sing like Tania Doko, you need to master the following techniques and use relevant Singing Carrots resources:

Singing Techniques

Voice Type

Tania Doko's voice is a mezzo-soprano, which means that her range is between that of a soprano and an alto. If you are not sure about your voice type, take the vocal range test on Singing Carrots to determine your vocal range.

Breathing

Good breathing technique is essential for singing like Tania Doko. Check out Singing Carrots' article about breathing basics to learn how to breathe properly when singing.

Head Voice/Chest Voice

Tania Doko uses a mixed voice technique, blending chest and head voice seamlessly. If you are not familiar with these voice registers, read Singing Carrot's article on voice registers & vocal break. Check out Singing Carrots' video on chest voice to help you blend it with your head voice.

Twang

Bachelor Girl's music has a pop-rock vibe, and Tania Doko uses a twang technique to give her voice a bright and edgy quality. Check out Singing Carrots' video on How to Twang Exercise to learn how to twang like Tania.

Vibrato

To sing like Tania Doko, it's essential to master the vibrato technique. Check out Singing Carrots' article on Singing with Vibrato to learn how to produce a smooth and natural vibrato.

Breathing/Warm-up/Practice-starter

Songs to Learn

Bachelor Girl Songs

  • "Buses and Trains"
  • "Waiting for the Day"
  • "Blown Away"
  • "Treat Me Good"
  • "Mad About You"

Other Suggested Songs

  • "Torn" by Natalie Imbruglia
  • "Stay" by Lisa Loeb
  • "Zombie" by The Cranberries

Singing Carrots Resources

  • Use the song search on Singing Carrots to find songs to work with.
  • Take Singing Carrot's singing course to learn more about vocal techniques, breathing, and voice care.
  • Use the vocal range test and the artist vocal ranges tool on Singing Carrots to refine your range and identify singers with a similar vocal range to yours.

By incorporating these techniques and using the relevant Singing Carrots resources, you can learn to sing like Tania Doko of Bachelor Girl and discover your own unique voice along the way.

Learn more about this artist vocal range, voice type and repertoire.