Singing Guide: Ellie Goulding
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Ellie Goulding is a British singer and songwriter known for her unique mix of various genres, including folk-pop, indie-pop, and electronic dance music. She possesses a distinctive singing style characterized by her light, airy voice and use of falsetto, combined with her dynamic and energetic stage presence.
If you want to learn how to sing like Ellie Goulding, the first step is to determine your voice type through a vocal range test. This way, you can identify your pitch range and determine which of Ellie's songs suits your voice. Once you get your results, you can head to Singing Carrots' Vocal Range Test tool to compare your voice with Ellie's singing range.
To sing like Ellie, you need to develop a good breath control, which is essential to produce the kind of vocal acrobatics she does. Start by checking the Breathing Basics article and the Breath Support resource to get a good foundation in this area. Ellie's use of falsetto also requires good breath support.
Next, work on your diaphragm strength with vocal exercises, such as the Farinelli Breathing exercise. This exercise trains your abdominal muscles to control your breath. You can also use the Pitch Training tool to develop your pitch accuracy and control.
Ellie's distinctive voice is also characterized by her use of twang, which adds a certain brightness and clarity. Check out the How to Twang exercise to develop your twang skills, as well as Mixed Voice and Chest Voice Explained to develop your natural voice.
Ellie has been known to use vocal distortion and growling to add grit to her performance, and you can learn how to do this by checking the Vocal Distortion & Growling article.
To develop your vibrato, check out the Singing with Vibrato article and the relevant Beggars Bounce and Diaphragm Bounce videos to see how it's done.
Ellie's emotion and stage presence are equally impressive. You can learn how to control emotions through the Singing with Intuition, Skills, Emotion, and Thinking article, and the Relaxing Breath video can help you develop a relaxed mindset and better performing skills.
Ellie's hits like "Love Me Like You Do," "Anything Could Happen," and "Lights" showcase her unique vocal abilities. You can learn how to sing these songs effectively with the How to Learn a Song Effectively article, as well as the Song-Book resource, which provides you with the lyrics, sheet music, chords, karaoke tracks, and YouTube audios for each song, tailored to your own vocal range.
Last but not least, the Singing Course resource can provide you with a thorough education in singing technique, expression, and performance, covering everything from posture to vocal health.
In conclusion, by using Singing Carrots' resources and Ellie Goulding’s unique vocal style, you can develop your singing skills and perform with confidence and grace.