Singing Guide: Descendants 2
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
In "Descendants 2," Dove Cameron's character, Mal, continues to showcase her incredible vocal range with a mix of pop and rock-style songs that are both catchy and powerful.
To sing like Mal, it's important to focus on developing both your chest and head voice, as well as working on your breath control and overall vocal power.
Here are some practical tips and Singing Carrots resources to help you in your journey:
- Vocal Technique
- Work on finding your mix voice (a blend of chest and head voice) to achieve a similar vocal style to Dove Cameron's. Check out Singing Carrot's video on Mixed Voice for tips on how to develop this technique.
- Practice good breath control by engaging your core muscles and taking deep breaths from your diaphragm. Singing Carrots' Farinelli Breathing exercise is helpful for building up breath support.
- Focus on opening up your mouth and throat while singing, as this will give you a more powerful sound. To learn more about this technique, read Singing Carrots' article on Open Mouth & Throat.
- Warm up your vocal cords before singing by humming or singing scales. Singing Carrots offers a 3 Minute Warm Up exercise that's short but effective.
- Songs to learn
- "What's My Name" is a popular song from "Descendants 2" that showcases Mal's vocal range. Singing Carrots' Song Search feature allows you to search for songs based on their difficulty level, genre, and vocal range.
- "Ways to be Wicked" is another upbeat song from the movie that's fun to sing and perform. Singing Carrots' Song Search feature lets you find the lyrics, sheet music, chords, and YouTube audio for thousands of songs.
- Additional Resources
- Singing Carrots' Pitch Training game is a great way to improve your pitch accuracy and increase your vocal range.
- Use Singing Carrots' Vocal Range Test to determine your range and compare it to Dove Cameron's.
- Singing Carrots' Singing Course is a comprehensive 21-lesson program that covers singing theory and practical tips for improving your voice.
With dedication and practice, you can learn to sing like Dove Cameron's character in "Descendants 2." Incorporate these tips and Singing Carrots resources into your vocal training, and you'll be on your way to developing a powerful voice like Mal's.