Learn to Sing Like Frank Ocean

Frank Ocean is a Grammy award-winning artist known for his unique vocal style and ability to tell stories through music. Here's how you can learn to sing like Frank Ocean using singing techniques, exercises, and resources from Singing Carrots:

Warm-up and Breathing Exercises

Frank Ocean's vocals often have a smooth and breathy sound. This can be achieved by incorporating proper breathing support while singing. Use the humming exercise and the Farinelli breathing exercise offered by Singing Carrots to improve your breathing control, which will help you achieve a sound similar to Frank's vocals.

Technique Exercises

Frank Ocean uses a wide range of vocal techniques in his music, from chest voice to falsetto. Use Singing Carrots mixed voice exercise and the chest voice explained tutorial to for vocal control across register changes. Thanks to Singing Carrots' Pitch Training module, you can also work on your pitch accuracy and vocal agility using interactive exercises. Take Singing Carrots' Vocal range test to identify your range and see how it compares to Frank Ocean's vocal range.

The Importance of Lyrics and Emotion

Frank Ocean's music is known for its emotive and poetic lyrics. To interpret a song in the style of Frank Ocean, focus on every lyric by taking note of the meaning and the feeling behind it. Singing with emotion is an essential aspect of Frank Ocean's music; try relaxing techniques like Relaxing Breath to overcome stage fright and get control over your emotions. To find songs that you can match your vocal range, take a look at Singing Carrots' song search tool and artist vocal ranges.

Creating Your Own Authentic Sound

Frank Ocean's style involves creating his sound, strongly sticking to this authentic style. Incorporate new techniques in your sound but never let the distinctiveness of your voice slip away. Here is an article that we highly recommend you read: How to Find Your Own Authentic Voice.

Conclusion

Frank Ocean is a great artist to emulate to develop your musicality, learn how to sing with emotion, and create a unique sound. Use the tools, skills tutorials, and exercises from Singing Carrots outlined in this article to develop your own vocal sound, while using Frank ocean as your inspiration.