Singing Guide: Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again is a musical comedy movie, and many fantastic singers are part of this movie's cast. In this article, we will dive into the singing style of one of the movie's stars, Meryl Streep, and how you can learn to sing like her. Streep has a unique style that is quite different from the typical vocal stylings of many pop and rock singers, so we'll start by exploring the characteristics of her singing style and then recommend some practical Singing Carrots resources to help you develop similar techniques.
Streep's singing style is decidedly theatrical, and she has a powerful, full-voiced sound that is well-suited for dramatic musical numbers. Streep has a warm, expressive tone that is particularly well-suited for ballads and torch songs, and she is known for her ability to convey emotion through her singing.
If you want to learn to sing like Streep, one of the most important things you'll need to do is develop a solid understanding of your voice and how it works. Singing Carrots has plenty of articles to help you do just that. Start with How to analyze your voice, which provides a great introduction to vocal analysis and will help you identify your strengths and weaknesses as a singer. From there, check out Voice types, which will teach you how to identify your voice type and why it matters.
Once you have a better understanding of your voice, you can start working on building the skills that Streep uses to create her distinct vocal style. Here are some Singing Carrots resources that can help:
- For breath support, check out Breath support and Breathing basics.
- For open mouth and throat singing, try Open mouth & throat and Resonance in singing.
- For developing vibrato, experiment with Singing with Vibrato.
- For stepping outside the norm of traditional vocal production, explore Contemporary vocal techniques: Heavy modal, Twang, Belting and Vocal distortion & Growling.
When you feel confident in your abilities, it's time to start practicing Streep's songs. Some of her most iconic numbers from Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again include "When I Kissed the Teacher," "Why Did It Have to Be Me," "Mamma Mia," and "The Day Before You Came." Singing Carrots' fantastic song search functionality can help you find songs within your vocal range, difficulty, and genre preference.
Finally, keep in mind that a great singing voice is only one part of being a great performer. You should also work on your stage presence, including your posture, facial expressions, and body language, all of which can impact your performance quality. For helpful tips on these areas of performance, look through Tips for performing on stage and How to overcome stage fright.
In conclusion, Meryl Streep's singing style is uniquely theatrical and powerful. If you want to learn to sing like her, start by analyzing your own voice and then work on developing the specific skills and techniques that Streep uses to create her distinct sound. With the help of Singing Carrots' resources and some dedicated practice time, you too can sing like a leading lady!