Singing Guide: Barry White
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Barry White was a legendary American singer and songwriter who was known for his distinctive deep and smooth voice. He was a pioneer of soul music and sold over 100 million records worldwide during his career.
If you want to sing like Barry White, there are a number of things you can do to develop your own smooth and deep voice. Here are some tips to get you started:
Breathing
One of the keys to singing like Barry White is to control your breathing. Take deep breaths and exhale slowly to create a deep and smooth sound. For more tips on breathing, see Breathing Basics.
Voice type
Barry White had a bass-baritone voice, which means he had a deep and resonant voice. If you're not sure what your voice type is, take Singing Carrot's vocal range test to find out. Knowing your voice type can help you better understand and develop your voice.
Style and Technique
If you want to sing like Barry White, you need to adopt his style and technique. He was known for his smooth and deep voice, as well as for the use of falsetto in his singing. To learn more about vocal registers and vocal break, see Voice Registers & Vocal Break.
Songs
Barry White's most popular songs showcased his unique vocal style, including "Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe," "You're the First, the Last, My Everything," and "Never, Never Gonna Give You Up." Listen to his songs and study his technique to learn more about his unique style.
Singing Course
To help you develop your singing skills and learn more about singing like Barry White, Singing Carrots offers an educational singing course that covers singing theory and practical tips.