Fifth Harmony - Learn to sing like them!

Fifth Harmony may be one of the most influential girl-groups of the past decade. Their incredible vocal range, pitch accuracy, and superb harmonizing contribute to their undeniable success. Whether you aim to become a solo artist or part of an a cappella ensemble, Fifth Harmony’s unique vocal style and technique would undoubtedly elevate your craft. Here are some ways to learn singing like Fifth Harmony:

Know Your Voice Type

It is crucial to know your voice type to learn how to sing successfully. Here is a link on Singing Carrots, describing the different voice types and explaining why it's essential to understand yours: Voice Types. If you are unsure, this vocal range test by Singing Carrots is a great way to determine where your voice lies: Vocal Range Test.

Breathing Techniques

Breathing is the foundation of singing, and understanding breath control is paramount. The following exercises are great for breath support, which is vital when singing long phrases, such as in a Fifth Harmony song:

• Farinelli breathing: A warm-up exercise, this video tutorial by Singing Carrots provides a brief tutorial for an efficient breathing method for singing: Farinelli Breathing.
• Breath support: Full breaths come from deep in your diaphragm. Singing Carrots explains the most effective way to use breath support for singing: Breath Support.
• Active and Passive Breathing: Understanding the difference between these techniques is key; this Singing Carrots article elaborates the significant features of both: Active and Passive.

Vocal Registers

Fifth Harmonies’ distinct vocal sound can be attributed to their use of vocal registers. The upper register, also known as the ‘head voice’, and the lower register, the ‘chest voice’ when combined, creates their unique harmonies. However, transitioning between these registers is challenging for most singers. Here are a few resources to help you succeed:

• Voice Registers & Vocal Break: Understanding how vocal registers work together and the benefits of learning how to transition seamlessly between them: Voice Registers.
• Chest Voice Explained: This Singing Carrots video tutorial will teach you to properly use your chest voice: Chest Voice Explained.
• Voice Break & Mixed Voice: Commonly referred to as the ‘vocal bridge,’ this Singing Carrots guide clarifies the terminology and explains how to exercise your mixed voice effectively: Voice Break, Mixed Voice.

Practicing Music

After familiarizing yourself with breathing and vocal registers, the next crucial step is to learn your choice of music to practice their style effectively. Fifth Harmony has an extensive catalog of songs; this convenient song search on Singing Carrots helps you find songs that suit your voice type and skill level and genre preferences: Search Songs. Once you have found songs to practice, use the following guide on effective practices to help you learn songs more effectively: How to Learn Songs.

Vocal Techniques

Fifth Harmony uses a range of vocal techniques to achieve their unique sound. However, some of these techniques can be complex and require practice. The following Singing Carrots articles provide lessons for some of these techniques, including:

• Twang, Belting & Heavy Modal: These contemporary singing techniques help you sing higher and louder, and this Singing Carrots’ article provides helpful exercises: Contemporary Vocal Techniques.