Singing Guide: Bebe Rexha
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Learning to Sing like Bebe Rexha - Tips and Tricks
Bebe Rexha’s music is characterized by powerful vocals with a unique sound that is worth emulating for aspiring singers. Here are some tips and techniques on how to sing like Bebe Rexha:
- Master your breathing: Bebe Rexha’s singing style relies on powerful breath control, which allows her to hold those long notes and belt out high notes.
- Work on your posture: For you to sound like Bebe Rexha, you need to stand tall and keep your shoulders back. This way, your diaphragm will be able to expand fully, and you can take those deep breaths required for her power vocals.
- Get her vocal range: A vocal range test, like the one on Singing Carrots, can help you determine your vocal range, including your highest and lowest notes.
- Embrace your flaws: Bebe Rexha's voice is unique, and she uses it to her advantage. Hence, you should embrace your flaws and incorporate them into your singing style, just like Bebe Rexha does.
- Practise vibrato: Bebe Rexha’s music often features vibrato, where she adds a slight wavering to her notes to create a more emotional effect. The article on Singing with Vibrato can teach you how to master this technique.
- Experiment with different vocal registers: Bebe Rexha uses different vocal registers for different effects. A great exercise to help you master your vocal registers, including mixed voice and voice breaks can be found on Singing Carrots.
- Try out twang and belting: Twang and belting are contemporary singing techniques that Bebe Rexha popularly uses. The article on Contemporary Vocal Techniques: Heavy Modal, Twang, Belting expounds on this.
Listening to Bebe Rexha’s music and emulating her vocal mannerisms is also a great way to master her style. Here are some of her popular songs and the features that make them such a great inspiration:
- I’m a Mess: This song features powerful, belted vocals with an incredible range, and is a great example of Bebe Rexha's use of vibrato.
- Meant to Be: This song requires a lot of control when singing the verses. It is an excellent example of a relaxed, conversational singing style.
- In the Name of Love: This song highlights Bebe’s unique vocal sound by contrasting her lower register with her power vocals in the chorus.
As you work on developing your singing style, remember to take breaks to avoid straining your voice, listen to various genres of music, and use Singing Carrots' resources such as the above-mentioned vocal range test to track your progress and improve your singing skills.