How to Sing Like Barbra Streisand

Barbra Streisand is an iconic singer known for her distinctive sound and powerful voice. Here are some practical tips to help you learn to sing like her:

1. Study Her Vocal Technique

Streisand's unique vocal technique is a combination of opera and musical theater styles. She is known for her wide range, strong vibrato, and ability to effortlessly switch between chest and head voice.

To learn Streisand's vocal technique, start by studying her singing style. Listen closely to her songs and take note of her breathing techniques, timing, and phrasing. Watch videos of her performances to learn how she uses her entire body to produce her powerful voice.

To further study her vocal technique, take the educational singing course offered by Singing Carrots. The course covers singing theory and practical tips to improve your singing skills.

2. Practice Proper Breathing Techniques

As with any other singer, proper breathing is essential for Streisand's singing technique. Streisand uses deep and controlled diaphragmatic breathing to produce her powerful notes. It is essential to master this technique to sing like her.

You can practice breathing with the Pitch Training game. The game includes exercises to improve your breathing and vocal control.

3. Focus on Articulation

Streisand is known for her precise articulation. She pronounces each word clearly, making the lyrics of her songs easy to understand.

To learn Streisand's articulation techniques, warm up your voice with the Finger Bite exercise. This exercise helps stretch your articulatory muscles and improve your enunciation.

4. Sing with Emotion

Streisand's singing is all about emotion. She is known for infusing her performances with sentiment and passion. To sing like Streisand, you need to convey the emotion of the song, not just hit the right notes.

Practice your emotional expression with the Relaxing Breath exercise. This exercise helps you relax and control your emotions while singing.

5. Learn Her Signature Songs

If you want to sing like Streisand, you should learn her signature songs. Streisand's most famous songs showcase her unique vocal technique and emotional expression. Songs like "People," "The Way We Were," and "Don't Rain on My Parade" are excellent examples of Streisand's style.

To find songs that match your range and skill level, use the song search tool on Singing Carrots. The tool allows you to filter songs by vocal range, difficulty, and genre preference.

By following the above practical tips and resources from Singing Carrots, you can learn how to sing like Barbra Streisand!