Singing Guide: Katy B
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Katy B is a British singer-songwriter known for her unique blend of R&B, UK garage, and dubstep. Her distinct sound is characterized by powerful vocals, intricate melodies, and well-crafted lyrics. If you're looking to learn how to sing like her, you'll need to hone your vocal skills and develop an understanding of her signature style.
To start, take the Singing Carrots vocal range test, which will help you identify your vocal range and compare it to famous singers. Once you know your range, you can start to work on developing your own unique style.
One of Katy B's most distinctive features is her use of intricate vocal melodies and harmonies. To develop this skill, try using the Singing Carrots Pitch accuracy test and the Pitch Training educational game to work on your intonation and ear training.
Another key aspect of her style is her ability to use both chest and head voice, which allows her to create a full, rich sound. To achieve this, it's important to practice breathing exercises like the Farinelli breathing technique and work on building strong breath support as outlined in the Singing Carrots articles on breathing basics and breath support.
Katy B also employs a range of vocal techniques including twang, articulation, and vibrato, as well as the use of resonance to create a powerful, resonant sound. Singing Carrots resources such as the How to Twang Exercise, Finger Bite for articulation, and Singing with Vibrato article are excellent places to start if you want to develop these techniques.
When learning to sing like Katy B, it's important to be aware of your posture and how it affects your singing. The Good Singing Posture video is a great place to start.
Lastly, to really get inside the head of Katy B as a performer, be sure to check out her album Little Red and pay close attention to tracks like "5 AM" and "Crying for No Reason," which showcase her unique style and powerful vocal range.
With the Singing Carrots vocal training tools and articles, along with studying Katy B's style, you'll be well on your way to mastering her unique sound and creating your own signature style.