Learning to sing like Kelis on "Bounce" by Calvin Harris

Kelis has a unique voice with a distinctive tone and style, making her a popular artist to emulate for aspiring singers. One great example of her vocal abilities is her feature on "Bounce" by Calvin Harris. In this article, we will explore Kelis' unique style and provide practical tips and Singing Carrots resources to help you learn to sing like her.

Kelis' Vocal Technique

Kelis' voice is known for its power and versatility. She is able to deliver a wide range of styles from sweet, melodic lines to powerful belting. Her unique tone is often characterized as 'raspy' and 'soulful'. To emulate Kelis' vocal technique, here are some key elements to consider:

• Breath Support:

Kelis' powerful voice requires strong breath support, a technique that takes time to master. Singing Carrots' breathing exercises and warm-ups will help you to develop good breathing habits and support your voice.

• Articulation:

Kelis has great control over her enunciation, making her lyrics crisp and clear. Singing Carrots' exercises on articulation will help you to master this skill.

• Vibrato:

Kelis' natural vibrato gives her voice a unique character. With practice and perseverance, you can develop your own vibrato. Singing Carrots has great videos and exercises to help you master vibrato.

• Chest Voice:

Kelis' voice often uses her chest voice in a powerful, commanding way that captures her audience. Singing Carrots has resources to help develop your chest voice.

Learn to Sing "Bounce"

The track "Bounce" is a great song to start practicing your Kelis-style singing. The well-known chorus showcases her powerful voice, while the verses highlight her control and artistry.

• Warm Up:

Before you start singing, use Singing Carrots' breathing exercises and warm-ups to prepare your voice and ensure that you achieve your full potential.

• Singing Practice:

As you practice "Bounce", pay attention to Kelis' use of breath control, vibrato, chest voice, and articulation. Singing Carrots' pitch training can help you to develop your pitch accuracy, vocal range, and scales.

• Singing Carrots Resources:

In addition to the content specific to Kelis' unique style, Singing Carrots offers a variety of resources to help you improve every aspect of your singing. These resources include a vocal range test and related artist's vocal ranges to help you discover your vocal range and compare it with the pros. Additionally, our pitch accuracy test and pitch monitor will help you to improve your pitch control.

Singing Carrots also offers courses covering everything from singing theory to practical tips and exercises for range and agility. Check out our educational singing course for beginners.

Conclusion

Learning to sing like Kelis on "Bounce" by Calvin Harris is an exciting and rewarding challenge. Taking note of Kelis' unique technique and using Singing Carrots' resources, you can develop the skills needed to emulate her voice and grow as a singer. By following the tips provided in this article and using the Singing Carrots exercises and warm-ups, you can be well on your way to singing like Kelis in no time!