HOW TO SING LIKE LITTLE RICHARD

Little Richard, born Richard Penniman, was a true pioneer of rock 'n' roll, known for his flamboyant personality, high-energy performances, and powerful voice. His music was rooted in gospel and R&B, and he infused it with his own unique style, characterized by his soulful, raspy voice, wild falsetto, and raucous delivery. If you want to learn to sing like Little Richard, here are some tips and resources to help you get started.

1. Develop Your Vocal Range

   One of Little Richard's trademark features was his impressive vocal range, which he used to great effect in his music. To develop your own range, start by taking Singing Carrot's Vocal Range Test, which can help you identify your current range and work on increasing it over time.

2. Work on Your Falsetto

   Little Richard was famous for his high-pitched falsetto, which he used to great effect in many of his songs. To develop your own falsetto, try Singing Carrot's Pitch Accuracy Test, which can help you hone your ability to hit high notes with precision.

3. Embrace Your Emotions

   One of the things that set Little Richard apart was his ability to convey a wide range of emotions in his singing, from joy and exuberance to pain and heartbreak. To become a better singer like him, practice singing with emotion and feel the lyrics you're singing.

4. Practice Proper Techniques

   Singing requires physical discipline and training, so it's important to practice proper techniques like breathing, posture, and diction. Singing Carrot's breathing basics and posture articles can provide you with some guidance. Studies on Little Richard's vocal style reveal that he exposed various vocal breaks and falsetto techniques while performing. You can listen to some of the lessons on voice registers and voice break from Singing Carrot's video playlist.

5. Listen and Learn

   To truly understand Little Richard's unique style, you need to study his music closely. Some of the examples of songs where you can hear Little Richard's vocal style include "Tutti Frutti," "Long Tall Sally," and "Lucille." You can find the vocal ranges of famous singers of Little Richard's era on Singing Carrots' Artist Vocal Ranges page.

Conclusion

Learning to sing like Little Richard may be a challenge, but with the right techniques and practice, anyone can develop the skills to sing with the raw power and energy that he brought to rock 'n' roll. Use Singing Carrot's resources and Little Richard's music as your guide, and don't be afraid to experiment and make the style your own.