Singing Guide: Lana Del Rey
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Lana Del Rey is one of the most unique voices of our time. Many people love her for her breathy, smoky tone, and the way she can tell a whole story with just one note. If you want to learn how to sing like Lana Del Rey, there are a few things to keep in mind.
- First and foremost, Lana's vocal style is all about emotion. She doesn't necessarily have the biggest or strongest voice, but she knows how to convey feeling through her singing. One way to channel this emotion for yourself is to really connect with the lyrics of a song. Make sure you understand what the song is about and try to find a personal connection to the words. This will help you sing with more authenticity and emotion.
- Another characteristic of Lana's singing is her use of vibrato. Vibrato is the natural oscillation of a sustained pitch and it can add an emotional quality to a vocal performance. You can practice vibrato with the Singing Carrots exercise "Beggars Bounce", which you can find here.
- Lana also uses a lot of chest voice in her singing. Chest voice is the lower register of your singing voice and gives you the power and resonance you need for certain types of songs. You can find a video on chest voice with the Singing Carrots exercise "Singing Comfort Zone" here.
- One of the most noticeable things about Lana Del Rey's voice is her unique phrasing. She often drags out certain words and syllables, creating a kind of lazy, laid-back feel to her singing. You can get a sense of her phrasing style by listening to her song "Video Games". This song is a great example of how Lana's style can be both conversational and emotive at the same time.
If you want to find songs that showcase your vocal range, you can use the Singing Carrots search tool here to filter by genre, difficulty, and vocal range. You can also check out the vocal ranges of famous singers database here to see where Lana's range falls.
To enhance your vocal skills, Singing Carrots Pitch Training offers interactive vocal warm-ups, pitch visualization, and range and agility exercises. Check it out here.
Remember, singing like Lana Del Rey is not about copying her exactly but finding inspiration in her unique style and using it to develop your own.