Singing Guide: Cherie
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
How to Learn to Sing like Cherie
Cherie is one of the most famous pop-rock singers in the early 2000s. Her unique voice is a combination of solid vocal technique and emotional depth. If you want to learn how to sing more like her, keep reading:
Cherie's Unique Vocal Technique
Cherie's vocal range is extensive, and she is capable of hitting high notes with control and power without going into falsetto. One of her signature vocal techniques is the use of vocal distortion during belting. Distorted belts often result in a raw and intense sound, which Cherie was able to master.
Songs to Practice Singing Cherie-style
- "I'm Ready"
- "Murder in the First Degree"
- "Older Than My Years"
- "Betcha Never"
If you want to learn how to sing more like Cherie, here are some of her famous tracks that showcase her vocal technique:
Practical Advise for Learning Cherie's Singing Style
- Warm up your chest voice: Cherie's signature belting style relies heavily on the chest voice. Make sure to start every practice session with vocal warm-ups targeting your chest voice. Check out Singing Carrots’ YouTube warm-up exercises on chest voice like Singing Comfort Zone.
- Work on your vocal distortion: Check out Singing Carrots’ educational article on how to use vocal distortion effectively and safely. You can also watch the How to Growl Exercise for some practical tips on how to growl like Cherie.
- Practice breathing and breath support: Singing with distortion makes breathing more challenging. Make sure you develop good breathing techniques to help support your voice. Check out Singing Carrots’ articles on Breath Support and Active and Passive Breathing to learn more about proper breathing techniques.
- Improve your pitch accuracy: Using distortion is, by nature, challenging for intonation. You can use Singing Carrots’ Pitch Accuracy Test and Vocal Pitch Monitor to focus on your intonation accuracy.
- Book a Singing Carrots’ Educational Course: Enroll to the singing course offered by Singing Carrots. With this 21-lesson program, you can learn singing theory and practical tips, which are valuable in mastering any singing style.
Mastering Cherie's singing technique is challenging, but it can be rewarding. With Singing Carrots' practical advice and variety of useful resources, including its vocal range test, pitch accuracy test, and the vocal pitch monitor, you will be on the right path to becoming a better singer. Good luck!