Brian Littrell is one of the vocalists of the Grammy Award-winning boy band, Backstreet Boys. He stands out among his peers with his distinct high-pitched voice. Littrell’s voice is a combination of belting, throaty growls, mixed voice, and lots of airiness. In this article, we will focus on how to sing like Brian Littrell.

Understanding Your Voice

To sing like Brian Littrell, you first need to understand your voice and range. You can take the Vocal range test on Singing Carrots to determine your voice type. This will help you identify your unique strengths, which you can hone in on when trying to mimic Littrell’s voice.

Belt Your High Notes

Littrell is known for his ability to belt out high notes. To do this, you need to develop a strong chest voice. The Chest Voice Explained tool on Singing Carrots will help you understand how to develop chest voice.

Throat Growls

Another signature characteristic of Littrell's voice is his throaty growls. You can use the How to Growl Exercise video to practice this technique.

Mixed Voice

Littrell expertly uses his mixed voice, which allows him to transition smoothly between chest voice and head voice. To learn this technique, check out Singing Carrots’ Mixed Voice exercise that focuses on practicing mixed voice.

Airy Notes

Brian Littrell is known for his breathy tone in songs like “I Want It That Way." You can also achieve this airy sound by singing through your nose. Try Singing Carrots’ Soft Palate exercise to achieve this tone.

Songs to Practice

Some of the famous songs from Backstreet Boys that showcase Brian Littrell's unique vocal techniques include "I Want It That Way," "As Long As You Love Me," "Shape of My Heart," and "In a World Like This." Use Singing Carrots’ Search feature to find songs that match your vocal range and practice them.

Conclusion

To learn how to sing like Brian Littrell, focus on developing your chest voice, practicing your growls and mixed voice, achieving airy notes, and practicing famous Backstreet Boys' songs. Using Singing Carrots’ vocal training resources, you can develop your own style and find your own authentic voice.