How to Sing Like Kehlani

Kehlani is a rising R&B star known for her smooth voice, catchy hooks, and confessional lyrics. In this article, we'll explore how to learn to sing like Kehlani, her unique vocal techniques and the best songs to showcase them.

Finding Your Voice Type

Before you begin, it's crucial to identify your voice type. Take Singing Carrots' Vocal Range Test to determine your range and then read their Voice Types article to discover your voice type and how to classify it.

Singing Technique

Kehlani's singing style is a mixture of classic R&B runs and contemporary vocal trends. It demands excellent breath support and dynamic control, combined with smoothness in the transitions between vocal registers.

In Open mouth & throat article by Singing Carrots, you will find tips on how to make your voice sound bigger and acquire a richer sound through open-mouthed singing and proper throat posture.

In the same article, we will learn about diaphragmatic breath support and how it helps singers produce clear and powerful vocals. Plus, in the Breath Support article by Singing Carrots, you will find various tips on breathing with good posture and using your breath correctly.

Kehlani often uses vocal fry, a technique used to create tension that occurs when the vocal cords tighten before releasing a note. She also uses a breathy tone and head voice to produce her signature smooth sound.

In the Vocal Registers & Vocal Breaking article, Singing Carrots explains her vocal registers and how to transition between them, ideal for those seeking to master the falsetto of Kehlani.

Kehlani's use of vibrato is also worth noting. Vibrato is a technique that helps singers add flair to a note by creating a slight up-and-down variation in pitch as the note is sustained. In the Singing with Vibrato article by Singing Carrots, it explains briefly how vibrato works and how to sing with it.

Best Kehlani Songs to Practice

To learn singing like Kehlani, you must practice plenty of her songs, which means selecting the right songs to showcase specific techniques.

Singing Carrots' Song Search engine helps you find a song matching your vocal range, difficulty, and genre preference.

Some of Kehlani's best songs for practice include:

• Nights Like This featuring Ty Dolla $ign
• Gangsta
• Too Much
• You Know Wassup
• Distraction

Conclusion

Kehlani is a rising R&B star with a unique singing style that blends classic techniques and contemporary trends. Key to singing like Kehlani is strong breath support, the use of vocal fry, head voice, and vibrato. By practicing the right songs, you can add Kehlani's signature sound to your repertoire. Check out Singing Carrots' Educational Singing Course, to become a better singer and improve your skills.