Singing Guide: Felicia Sanders

Singing Guide: Felicia Sanders

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

Are you a beginner or advanced singer?

Felicia Sanders was an American soprano and classical singer, renowned for her sweet and clear high notes and expressive interpretation. Her rendition of "Green Dolphin Street" and "You Make Me Feel So Young" are classic examples of her impeccable technique and artistry.

If you aspire to learn singing like Felicia Sanders, you need to develop the following attributes and master the following skills:

  • Clear and bright tone: Felicia Sanders had a crystal-clear voice, allowing her to hit high notes with ease and create a beautiful and heavenly sound. To develop your clear and bright tone, you can experiment with your breathing, posture, and placement. Start by doing breathing exercises and vocal warm-ups, using your diaphragm to push the air out and engage your abdominal muscles to control your pitch and volume. Also, use your abdominal muscles to support your voice and keep your throat open and relaxed, allowing for the free flow of air and sound. With practice, you will develop a clear and bright tone, just like Felicia Sanders.
  • Expressive interpretation: Felicia Sanders was an adept at conveying emotions through her voice, making her songs come alive with passion and personality. To develop your expressive interpretation, you need to connect with the lyrics and the mood of the song, using your voice to convey the emotions. Experiment with phrasing, dynamics, and intonation to create a sense of drama and intensity, and use your body language and facial expressions to enhance your performance. You can also try recording yourself and listening to your performance with a critical ear, noting areas where you need improvement.

Here are some Singing Carrots resources you can use to help you learn singing like Felicia Sanders:

  • Breathing basics: This article covers the fundamental principles of breathing for singing, including the importance of diaphragmatic breathing, breath support, active and passive breathing, and breath control.
  • Voice registers & vocal break: This article explains the different voice registers, including chest voice, head voice, and mixed voice, and how to transition smoothly between them without straining or cracking.
  • Warm-up/Practice starter: This video will guide you through a simple and effective warm-up exercise, using the Farinelli breathing technique to increase your breath control and lung capacity.
  • Vocal range test: Determine your vocal range and compare it with famous singers, including Felicia Sanders. This test will help you identify your strengths and weaknesses and set realistic goals for improvement.
  • Song search: Find songs that match your vocal range, difficulty, and genre preference, including classic jazz and pop songs sung by Felicia Sanders.
  • Educational singing course: Learn the basics of singing, including tone production, breathing, posture, and interpretation, with this 21-lesson course designed for beginners.

With these resources and practice, you can develop your singing skills and learn how to sing like Felicia Sanders, with a clear and bright tone and expressive interpretation. Keep practicing, and enjoy the journey.

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