Singing Guide: Ella Henderson
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
How to Sing Like Ella Henderson
The English singer and songwriter Ella Henderson's vocal style is unique, combining elements of pop, soul, and R&B. She is known for her powerful, emotional delivery and her ability to connect with audiences.
If you want to learn how to sing like Ella Henderson, then start with these tips and resources:
1. Practice breathing and warm-ups
Begin with the Farinelli Breathing exercise to practice proper breathing technique. Follow it up with the Breathing basics article to understand how active and passive breathing can affect your singing voice.
For warm-ups, you can use 3 Minute Warm Up to prepare your voice and the Pitch Training tool to improve your vocal range, pitch, and agility.
2. Embrace your vocal range and break
Ella Henderson has a distinctive vocal range that spans from low G# to high E. To explore your own range and compare it with your favorite singers, take the Vocal range test and match your voice type with Voice types articles.
Understand your voice break and vocal registers with the Voice registers & vocal break article and the video on mixed voice and registers.
3. Work on articulation and resonance
Use the Finger Bite exercise to improve your articulation and clarity. Read the article on Articulation for more tips and techniques.
To improve your resonance and vocal tone, explore the Resonance in singing article.
4. Sing Ella's songs and study her technique
Some of Ella Henderson's popular songs are "Ghost," "Yours," and "Glow." Listen to them carefully, study the lyrics, and observe how she delivers the emotions of the songs.
Pay attention to her use of vocal technique and how she shapes the phrases and melodies. Do you hear twang, belting, vibrato, breathy notes, or a mix of them?
5. Explore Singing Carrots resources for additional tips
Singing Carrots offers a wide range of educational resources on singing, from beginner to advanced levels. Check out the Song search tool to find songs matching your vocal range and style.
For a more in-depth understanding of singing theory and practical tips, enroll in the Singing course.
We hope you found this guide helpful in learning how to sing like Ella Henderson. Remember, the key is to practice regularly, be patient, and enjoy the process.