Singing Guide: Jewel

Singing Guide: Jewel

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

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How to Learn Singing Like Jewel

If you want to learn singing like Jewel, you must replicate her distinctive folk-pop style that incorporates yodeling and vibrato. Here are some tips and techniques to help you along the way:

  • Vocal Technique & Style
    • Use a breathy tone: Jewel often sings in a breathy tone, which can evoke a sense of vulnerability and tenderness. Try to sing with a relaxed and gentle voice.
    • Emphasize vibrato: Vibrato is a slight variation of pitch that gives an added depth of emotion to a voice. Jewel's use of vibrato is unmistakable, and it helps create a warm, soothing timbre in her voice. Try to incorporate vibrato into your singing.
    • Try yodeling: Yodeling is a vocal technique where you transition between your relaxed chest voice and a more nasal head voice. Jewel uses yodeling to add a unique and folksy quality to her music. Listen to her song "Who Will Save Your Soul" for an example of yodeling. You can practice yodeling by starting with an "oh" sound and moving quickly to an "ee" sound.
  • Songs to Learn
    • "You Were Meant for Me" - This is one of Jewel's most popular songs. It has a mellow melody and relaxed vocal style.
    • "Foolish Games" - Another hit song of Jewel's, "Foolish Games" highlights her use of vibrato and emotional depth.
    • "Who Will Save Your Soul" - This is the song that put Jewel on the map. It features yodeling and her signature folky style.
  • Singing Tips
    • Warm-up before singing: Singing is a physical activity, and you need to prepare your body before you sing. Use our Farinelli Breathing video to warm up before you start singing.
    • Focus on breath support: Breath support is essential to good singing. Use our Breath Support article to learn about how to use your breath properly when you sing.
    • Use proper articulation: Articulation is crucial for clear singing. Use our Articulation article to improve your pronunciation and clarity when you sing.
    • Monitor your pitch: Good pitch accuracy is vital in singing. Our Pitch accuracy test and Vocal Pitch Monitor tools can help you monitor and improve your pitch.

To learn singing like Jewel, you need to work on emulating her vocal technique, style, and unique qualities. The best way to get there is by practicing consistently and wisely and by incorporating our singing resources as you progress. Remember, the journey to becoming an accomplished singer takes time and effort, so enjoy the process!

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