Singing Guide: Patti Austin
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Patti Austin Singing Tips: Learn to Sing Like the Legend
Patti Austin is a legendary singer with a captivating voice that has earned her numerous awards and admiration from fans around the world. Her unique style of singing involves using her powerful voice to convey emotions that resonate with listeners, making her a great singer to learn from.
1. Analyze Your Voice
Begin by analyzing your voice using Singing Carrots’ Vocal Range Test and assessing your voice type. This will help you determine the range of your voice and how it compares to Patti Austin’s range. Check out Singing Carrots' article on Voice Types.
2. Focus on Your Breathing Techniques
Breathing is a fundamental aspect of singing, and Patti Austin's mastery of it is legendary. Begin by learning the basics of breathing and vocal support from Singing Carrots’ article on Breathing Basics.
3. Develop Vibrato
Patti Austin's signature style includes smooth transitions between notes, strengthened by her use of vibrato. Check out Singing Carrots' article on Singing with Vibrato for more information.
4. Learn How to Control Your Emotions While Singing
Singing is not only about hitting the right notes; it's also about conveying emotions. Learn how to connect with your feelings and express them while singing with Singing Carrots' article on Singing with Intuition, Skills, Emotion, and Thinking.
5. Learn How to Warm-Up Your Voice
To achieve Patti Austin's vocal range, you must ensure that your vocal cords are warmed up and ready to go. Use Singing Carrots' resources to warm up your voice, including the Farinelli Breathing exercise and the 3 Minute Warm-up exercise video.
6. Master Articulation
Patti Austin's ability to pronounce lyrics clearly is unmatched. Check out Singing Carrots' article on Articulation to help improve your enunciation.
7. Use Singing Carrots' Tools
To find songs within your vocal range, you can use Singing Carrots' Song Search tool. Also, explore Singing Carrots' Vocal Pitch Monitor, which allows you to see your notes played on a virtual piano. Additionally, their Pitch Training tool offers interactive lessons on pitch visualizers, vocal warm-ups, and more.
8. Learn From Practical Exercises like Heavy Modal, Twang, and Belting
To develop a versatile voice like Patti Austin, it's essential to learn vocal techniques such as Heavy Modal, Twang, and Belting. Singing Carrots' video resources for these techniques include:
9. Practice with Patti Austin Songs
The best way to learn singing like Patti Austin is to practice singing her songs. Here are some of her popular songs to get started:
- How Do You Keep The Music Playing
- Baby, Come to Me
- The Heat of Heat
- If I Believe
- If This Time Is The Last Time
- Through The Test of Time
By utilizing these tips and Singing Carrots' resources, you can learn to sing like Patti Austin and impress your audience with your vocal range and skills.