Singing Guide: Citizens!

Singing Guide: Citizens!

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

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Thank you for choosing Singing Carrots as your go-to resource for singing education. Today, we will dive into the vibrant world of indie pop with the unique artist - Regina Spektor. Regina is a classically trained pianist and singer with a unique vocal style. Her music is characterized by whimsical storytelling and a mix of genres, from classical to punk. In this article, we will explore how to learn to sing like Regina Spektor.

Unique Vocal Technique

Regina's unique vocal style is characterized by her breathy tones, light vibrato, and unique phrasing. Her voice has a wide range, allowing her to sing in falsetto and with chest voice. However, her voice is most recognizable for her breathy and soft tones.

Regina's voice has a unique phrasing that emphasizes certain words and syllables in her songs. Her vocal phrasing creates a unique rhythm that complements her piano playing. As a singer, developing your phrasing skills is essential to give your performance a unique flavor.

Finally, Regina's vocal technique employs a lot of breath control. To learn how to sing like Regina, it's essential to master your breathing technique. Check out Singing Carrots' Breathing Basics article for tips on breathing techniques.

Songs to Showcase Regina's Vocal Style

Regina Spektor has many great songs that showcase her unique vocal style. Here are a few that you can use to practice singing like Regina:

  1. "Samson": This song is an excellent example of Regina's use of breathy and soft tones. Try to sing with a breathy and light tone while emphasizing certain words and syllables.

  2. "Fidelity": This upbeat track combines Regina's breathy tones with her unique phrasing. Try to match Regina's rhythm and emphasis to give the performance its unique flavor.

  3. "Eet": This song employs Regina's chest voice and falsetto singing. Try to mimic Regina's range while maintaining a breathy and light tone.

Practical Advice

Here are some practical tips to help you develop your voice to sing like Regina Spektor:

  1. Practice breath control exercises: Check out Singing Carrots' Breath Support article for exercises to improve your breath control and support.

  2. Warm up your voice: Use Singing Carrots' Farinelli Breathing exercise video to warm up your voice, breath control, and support before singing.

  3. Work on your phrasing: Listen to Regina's music and practice to emphasize words, phrases, and syllables differently than you would typically sing them to mimic Regina's unique phrasing.

  4. Use relevant Singing carrots tools and resources: Use Singing Carrots' Vocal range test to determine your vocal range, and then search for Regina's song that fits your vocal range from Singing Carrots' song search tool. You can also find Regina's vocal range in Singing Carrots' artist vocal ranges section.

We hope these tips can help you learn to sing like Regina Spektor. Remember, practice makes perfect, and with the help of Singing Carrots' resources, you'll be well on your way to singing like Regina in no time!

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