Learning to Sing like Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez, the pop icon, is known for her unique voice and exceptional vocal control. She has a sweet, breathy quality to her singing, coupled with a wide vocal range, which is a rare combination. If you’re interested in learning to sing like Selena Gomez, here are some steps you can follow.

Vocal Range Test:

Before you start working on your voice, it's important to know your vocal range. Singing Carrots has a helpful tool to determine your range and compare it with famous singers. Take the vocal range test here.

Breathing:

Good breathing technique is crucial for singing well, and Selena Gomez has got it down to a science. Attention to posture, deep breaths and utilization of proper breath support are key to your singing success. Check out Breathing basics and Breath support articles for more in-depth information.

Vocal Registers:

Selena Gomez transitions from chest voice to mixed voice with ease, allowing her to have a wide range. Learning to master your vocal registers is crucial for any aspiring singer and can be understood by reading this blog post Voice registers & vocal break.

Open Mouth and Throat:

Singing with an open mouth and throat is essential for proper vocal projection and tone production. Check out the Open mouth & throat article to learn more about how to achieve this skill.

Articulation:

Good articulation is important because it helps audiences understand the lyrics and adds depth and emotion to a song. Check out the Articulation article to learn more about how mastering this can enhance your singing abilities.

Songs to Practice:

• "Lose You to Love Me" is a great example of Selena's breathy, emotive singing style.
• "Come & Get It" demonstrates Selena's ability to belt out powerful notes while retaining her unique vocal quality.
• "Love You Like a Love Song" is a great example of Selena's use of falsetto and mixed voice.

Singing Carrots Resources:

To practice and improve relevant singing skills Singing Carrots’ Pitch Training provides interactive vocal warm-ups, pitch visualizer, and exercises for range and agility. Moreover, the Vocal Pitch Monitor allows you to see your sung notes on a virtual piano to keep track of your progress. You can also find songs that match your vocal range, difficulty, and genre preference on the Search songs page. In addition, you can explore the vocal ranges of over 5000 famous singers and create your performance set list on the song-book page. Finally, for anyone interested in taking a more structured and comprehensive approach to singing should consider the 21-lesson singing course.

With consistent practice and use of relevant Singing Carrots’ resources, you can develop the same sweet, breathy quality, and exceptional control that Selena Gomez is known for. Remember to be patient and enjoy the process of learning and improving!