How to Sing Like Gloria Gaynor: Training Tips and Vocal Technique

If you want to sing like the Queen of Disco, Gloria Gaynor, you need to develop some specific vocal techniques. Gaynor's voice is powerful, expressive, and always on pitch, which is why she has become one of the greatest icons of the disco music era. Here are some training tips that will help you to develop and refine your voice while singing in the style of Gloria Gaynor.

Warm-up Exercise

Breathing is the foundation of singing, so make sure your breathing technique is on point. The Farinelli Breathing Exercise helps you warm up your breathing muscles. This will help you sing better, with greater power and control over your voice.

Developing Chest Voice

Chest Voice is the very heart of Disco music, as it provides the powerful, driving sound that gets people dancing. To develop Chest Voice, try Chest Voice Explained exercise. It will help you learn how to tap into the full range of your vocal ability and get the most out of your Chest Voice without straining your voice beyond its natural limits.

Mastering Voice Registers

One of the unique features of Gloria Gaynor's music is the way her voice moves seamlessly between Vocal Registers, adding depth and complexity to her performances. To learn how to master these registers, check out the videos on Mixed Voice, Voice Break and Singing Comfort Zone.

Refining Pitch Accuracy

Gloria Gaynor's vocal pitch accuracy is impeccable and that is a critical feature of her music. To refine your pitch accuracy, try the exercises at Pitch Accuracy Test and practice with Vocal Pitch Monitor. These tools will help you adjust your vocal pitch more precisely, providing audible feedback as you sing and gradually improving your pitch accuracy over time.

Mastering Vibrato

Gloria Gaynor's style is enriched by the use of Vibrato, which helps to create a deeper, more emotive sound. To learn how to use Vibrato in your singing, check out these videos on Beggars Bounce and Diaphragm Bounce. With practice, you'll be adding rich new layers of emotion to your performances.

Songs With Unique Vocal Technique

Gloria Gaynor's body of work is full of unique songs that showcase her incredible vocal technique. If you're looking to build your own skills by using her songs as inspiration, here are a few great examples:

• "I Will Survive" showcases Gaynor's range of rhythmic, percussive vocalizations.
• "Never Can Say Goodbye" demonstrates her creative use of staccato vocals and powerful, driving lyrics.
• "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" shows off her unique vocal dynamics and use of Vibrato and other techniques to create a rich, emotional sound.

Singing Training Course

Singing Carrots' Educational Singing Course is a 21-lesson program designed to help you develop your vocal technique and range. Each lesson offers hands-on exercises and techniques that will help you master the skills you need to become a better singer.