This article is for anyone striving to sing like one of the legends behind Bombay Dreams: A.R. Rahman. Rahman blends Indian and Western musical styles, including electronica, to create a unique sound. It is crucial when imitating any artist to understand their voice and techniques fully. The process requires you to analyze Rahman's sound and style and try to duplicate it. To start, use Singing Carrots' vocal range test to determine your range.

Rahman has a broad vocal range, which is essential to his music. In his song "Khwaja Mere Khwaja," Rahman's voice emphasizes nasal sound; to learn this technique, practice singing with your nose. The filter on the Vocal Pitch Monitor can help you visualize the nasal tone when you sing. Also, try to identify the Melisma techniques that Rahman has used, such as in the song "Jash Ne Bahara," where he smoothly moves between notes. Practicing Melisma will help you achieve a smooth transition between notes.

Another way you can learn Rahman's style is to brush up on the basics of singing. Use Breathing basics on Singing Carrots as your guide to succeed in singing. Breathing is fundamental; exercise helps you control breath and develop vitality in your tone. Once you've mastered the basics of breathing, focus on voice texturing, which is essential to Rahman's music. Incorporate growls, twangs, and belting techniques that you can find in the Contemporary vocal techniques: Heavy modal, Twang, Belting article into your practice.

Rahman's music is a fusion of Indian and Western musical styles, and his articulation in Hindi is exceptional. To improve your articulation, Singing Carrots has an article on Articulation. Copying and repeating lyrics while ensuring each syllable is meticulously enunciated will help perfect your articulation.

Finally, start by learning with one of Rahman's famous songs. For example, in his song "Chaiyya Chaiyya," Rahman sings in one long, continuous breath, combining chest voice, head voice, and falsetto. If you can accomplish this technique, you're well on your way to sounding like Rahman.

Performing on stage can seem intimidating, so Singing Carrots has an article that covers How to overcome stage fright and Tips for performing on stage for you to read through.

Keep practicing and using resources from Singing Carrots, and you'll be well on your way to sounding like the legend himself, A.R. Rahman.