Learn How to Sing Like Beyoncé Knowles

Beyoncé Knowles is one of the most iconic singers of our time. Not only does she have an incredibly powerful and dynamic voice, but she also incorporates a lot of dance and theatrical performance in her shows.

Understanding Beyonce's Vocal Technique

Beyoncé has a mezzo-soprano vocal range, which is a combination of a strong chest voice and a head voice that has a slightly darker timbre. She is also known to use a lot of vibrato in her singing which adds an emotional depth and richness to her performances.

One of the most striking elements of her vocal style is her ability to slide easily between notes and effortlessly alternate between high and low pitches in a single phrase. This ability comes from her years of practice and the rigorous vocal warm-ups she does before performing.

Another key component of Beyoncé's vocal style is her breath control. She uses her breaths strategically to create emphasis and add drama to her performance. She also enunciates her lyrics very clearly, which makes her lyrics easy to understand and adds clarity to her message.

Practice Exercises to Learn Beyonce's Vocal Techniques

To begin mastering Beyoncé's vocal techniques, start by practicing scales and arpeggios on the Vocal Pitch Monitor. This will help you identify areas where you need to improve your breath control and pitch accuracy.

Next, tryout the Pitch Training Educational Singing Game. This game will help you practice your pitch accuracy, rhythm, and sing in different registers, which will help you improve the speed at which you can switch between notes, making it easier for you to emulate Beyoncé's style.

Additionally, practice the “Humming” exercise demonstrated in the video on Singing Carrots, this exercise will help you find your head voice which is important to have the the mezzo-soprano register.

Practicing vocal exercises demonstrated in the video for mixed voice is also essential as Beyoncé uses this technique often when recording music or performing.

Mastering Beyoncé's unique vocal style also involves understanding the underlying emotions behind the lyrics of the songs she performs. Analyzing the lyrics and understanding their meaning will help you perform the song in a way that accurately conveys the emotions and feelings the song is meant to evoke. Singing Carrots offers a great article on “How to analyze your voice” which you can use to develop this skill.

Beyonce's Special Songs

There are many songs that you can choose to start emulating Beyoncé's vocal style, but two songs that best showcase her unique vocal skills are Halo and Love on Top.

The song Halo is a great example of Beyoncé's use of vibrato and breath control. Her pitch accuracy is particularly noticeable in the chorus which makes the song a great place to start practicing. Moreover, the lyrics of this song are very emotional, which gives you an opportunity to practice conveying the underlying emotions through your vocals. You can find the lyrics and the chords for Halo on the Singing Carrots songbook.

Love on Top is another great song to practice. One of the most challenging parts of this song is rapidly shifting between different registers. Beyoncé makes it sound so effortless but it requires a lot of practice to replicate. You can find the lyrics and the chords for Love on Top on the Singing Carrots songbook.