Singing Guide: Donna Allen
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Donna Allen is a versatile singer with an incredible vocal range. She is known for her powerful, clear, and emotive voice. If you want to learn how to sing like Donna Allen, here are some tips and Singing Carrots resources to help you get started.
Vocal Range
One of the most striking aspects of Donna Allen's voice is her impressive range. To identify your own range, take Singing Carrots' vocal range test. This tool lets you sing a few notes and determines your vocal range, comparing it with famous singers. By doing this, you can determine where your voice fits in and what areas you might need to work on to improve your range.
Breath Support
Another key aspect of becoming a great singer is mastering breath support. Singing Carrots has a range of articles and videos that can help you improve your breathing technique. In particular, pay attention to their breathing basics article and Farinelli breathing exercise.
Voice Registers
Donna Allen is also known for her impressive control over her voice registers. Understanding the different voice registers can help you identify the areas in which you need to focus your efforts. Check out Singing Carrots' voice registers blog post to learn more about this subject.
Articulation
Donna Allen's clear and articulate singing style is something that many aspiring singers strive to emulate. Singing Carrots has several articles and videos to help you improve this aspect of your singing, including their finger bite articulation exercise.
Belting and Contemporary Techniques
Donna Allen's powerful voice is also known for its belting and contemporary vocal techniques. Singing Carrots has resources for these styles including articles such as Contemporary vocal techniques: heavy modal, twang, belting and video exercises on twang and growling.
Example Songs
To truly learn to sing like Donna Allen, it can be useful to study some of her most well-known songs. Some examples include "Serious," "Joy and Pain," and "Can We Talk About It." Take advantage of Singing Carrots' songbook to find songs that match your vocal range, difficulty, and genre preference.
Vocal Health
Finally, it's important to take care of your voice to avoid damage and keep it in top condition. Singing Carrots offers several articles on vocal health, including tips for preventing damage and developing healthy habits.