Bic Runga's angelic voice and intimate songwriting have gained her the reputation as one of New Zealand's finest singer-songwriters. She has won numerous awards including the Silver Scroll and has achieved commercial success in New Zealand, Australia, the UK, and beyond. Her unique singing style, soft and sensuous, is a product of her careful pitch control, delicate phrasing, and a strong foundation in music theory.

To sing like Bic Runga, start by analyzing your own voice and identifying your vocal type using our Voice Type article. Bic Runga is an Alto, which is known for its warm tone, and smooth and effortless transitions between chest and mixed voice. In Runga's earlier works, such as "Drive" and "Sway," she leans towards a breathy and intimate start to her phrases, with crescendos that build into her mixed voice, which gives a haunting and emotional quality to the songs.

If you are working up to performing like Bic Runga, you will need to focus on practical techniques. Breath control is key to Runga's sound, and we recommend starting with our article on Breath Support. Another essential technique is opening the mouth and throat while singing. This creates space for the sound to resonate and gives the voice clarity and depth. Open mouth and throat provides more information on this technique. Developing control over voice registers is vital for developing Bic's sound, which you can learn in our article on Voice Registers.

Once you have these techniques down, it's time to work on your favorite Bic Runga songs! For learners with lower or higher-pitched voices, we recommend using our search tool for finding songs perfect for your range. For Alto singers like Runga, we recommend focusing on songs like "Drive," "Listening for the Weather," and "Something Good."

Our singing course covers music theory basics and practical techniques, and it is a great tool to improve your singing skills. At Singing Carrots, we want to equip you with the right tools and knowledge to help you sing like Bic Runga. Good luck, and happy singing!