Learning Singing with Polina Gagarina

Polina Gagarina is a world-famous Russian singer who started her career in the late 90s. With experience of more than two decades of performing on stage, Polina has gained popularity for her distinctive style of “Rock Vocal,” blending classical and rock music genres. In this article, we will explore her style and some practical tips and exercises that will help you learn singing like her.

Vocal Technique

Polina’s unique style is characterized by a mix of opera techniques and rock music rasping. She often uses her strong operatic soprano vocals combined with a deeper-toned style of singing. To achieve her distinct voice quality, she uses her full vocal range, starting with soft and controlled classical music arrangements and eventually spicing up the song with aggressive belting.

If you want to learn singing like Polina, here are some key techniques to keep in mind:

1. Breathing: Start with the right breathing technique. Breathing is the most crucial part of singing, and the right process can improve your sound quality. Take deep breaths, inhale using your diaphragm, hold it for a few seconds, and then exhale slowly. It is important to master breath support when singing, and this breath support exercise will be helpful.
2. Voice Registers: Polina uses a lot of mixed voice, a term coined to refer to the area between the chest and head voice, and her voice quality changes depending on the register she uses. Learning how to identify and use your different vocal registers will improve your voice range and quality. To practice, use this Singing Comfort Zone video exercise.
3. Pronunciation: Polina is known for her excellent pronunciation, emphasizing the vowels, consonants and clearly delivering the message to the audience. Practice mastering your articulation by using the Finger Bite exercise. It will help you relax your tongue and improve your vocals.
4. Stage Performance: Polina is a master of delivering a great performance with good stage presence. Learn how to overcome stage fright and establish the connection with your audience by using this Relaxing Breath exercise.

Song Choice

If you want to sing like Polina, you need to identify songs that showcase her style. Her music is a fusion of classical, rock, and other genres. Here are some of Polina's most popular songs that showcase her distinct and unique style of vocalization:

• "Ne otpuskay menya" (Don't Let Me Go)
• "Navek" (Forever)
• "Vyshe" (Higher)
• "Drama" (Drama)
• "Nightcrawler"
• "Lullaby" (Kolyskovaia)

Singing Carrots Resources

The following Singing Carrots resources can help you as you learn singing like Polina Gagarina:

• Vocal range test: This tool can help identify your vocal range and compare it to that of Polina Gagarina and other famous singers.
• Pitch accuracy test: Check your pitch accuracy and work to adjust accordingly.
• Vocal Pitch Monitor: Use this tool to see your sung notes on a virtual piano and analyze your pitch control.
• Pitch Training: Use this interactive vocal warm-ups, pitch visualizer, and exercises for range and agility.
• Search songs: Find songs that fit your vocal range, difficulty, and genre preferences.
• Vocal ranges: Discover the vocal ranges of over 5000 famous singers, including Polina Gagarina.
• Educational singing course: Comprehensive singing course covering singing theory and practical tips.