Lilly Wood & the Prick found huge success with their hit single, “Prayer in C”. With most of their music featuring soft, soothing vocals and clear annunciation, they present an excellent opportunity for aspiring singers to improve their control and precision.

In order to start singing like Lilly Wood & the Prick, begin with the basics. Start by analyzing your voice. From there, you should understand what vocal type you have, as this will help you differentiate your voice from other singers. Breathing basics are essential, as active and passive breathing techniques can drastically improve your range and pitch when singing like artists such as Lilly Wood & the Prick.

Wood, mainly the singer of the band, has a voice that could be described as a light falsetto, and has a talent for leaning into each note without forcing it for a smooth, controlled sound. This is not to say that all of her music uses purely falsetto. On the contrary, she does use her chest voice regularly, often as a blending agent to connect her ranges. When studying her vocal techniques, it is clear how often her head voice mixed with chest voice.

The track “Prayer in C” serves as excellent source of inspiration for the vocal techniques shared. In order to master this song, you must be adept at open mouth and throat technique, while avoiding constriction of your voice.

To improve further and gain a better appreciation for the sound of Lilly Wood & the Prick, check out the following resources provided by Singing Carrots:

• Articles on pop/jazz vs. classical singing, vocal health, and stage fright
• “Chest Voice Explained” and “How to Growl Exercise” from the skill-related videos provided
• Search songs by vocal range to find similar tracks
• Artist vocal ranges to compare and differentiate vocal styles
• Vocal range test and pitch accuracy test to evaluate personal sound

Use these tools, practice regularly, and you’ll be well on your way to singing like Lilly Wood & the Prick in no time!