Singing Guide: Francesca Battistelli
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Francesca Battistelli is an American Christian music singer and songwriter who has won several Dove Awards, including the "Artist of the Year" title in 2011. Her music is a blend of pop, rock, R&B, and soul, and she is known for her powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics.
If you want to learn how to sing like Francesca Battistelli, there are a few things you should focus on:
- Proper Breathing Technique
- Good breathing technique is essential to singing well. It enables you to control your voice and hit those high notes with ease. Try out some of the exercises in Breathing Basics and Breath Support. You can also check out the Farinelli Breathing exercise in the Singing Carrots skills-related videos section.
- Emotion
- Francesca Battistelli is well-known for conveying a range of emotions through her music. In order to emulate her vocal performance, it is important to get in touch with your own emotions. Incorporate some tips from Singing with Intuition, Skills, Emotion, and Thinking and Relaxing Breath for emotion-control and performing.
- Vibrato
- Vibrato is a technique that helps create a more expressive and musical tone. It is also a hallmark of Francesca Battistelli's style. Check out the videos, Beggars Bounce and Diaphragm Bounce in the skills-related list of videos section or read about Singing with Vibrato.
- Articulation
- Being able to articulate your words clearly is important for any singer who wants to convey their lyrics effectively. Try out the Finger Bite exercise to sharpen your articulation ability.
- Recreate the unique style of Francesca Battistelli
- If you want to sound like Francesca Battistelli, you should listen to her music and pay attention to her unique vocal style. "Free To Be Me" and "This Could Change Everything" are great examples of her style. Use Singing Carrots' vocal range test and song searching tool to find songs that match your vocal range and have a similar feel to Francesca Battistelli's style.
By following the tips above, you can start to develop your singing abilities in a way that is reminiscent of Francesca Battistelli's unique style. If you're looking to learn more about how to improve your vocals, check out the educational singing course on the Singing Carrots website.