Singing Guide: Pretty Woman

Singing Guide: Pretty Woman

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

Are you a beginner or advanced singer?

If you want to learn how to sing like Roy Orbison in "Pretty Woman," you'll need to develop a unique vibrato style, learn how to seamlessly blend chest and head voice, and master the art of controlling tension in your voice.

Roy Orbison's voice is known for its unusual vibrato, which dips in pitch before soaring back up. To practice this, check out Singing Carrots' "Singing With Vibrato" article and exercises: Beggars Bounce and Diaphragm Bounce.

You'll also want to work on blending your chest and head voice to create that signature Orbison sound. The "Chest Voice Explained" video and the Singing Comfort Zone video are great for this.

It's important to avoid tension, so check out the "Breath Support" article and the "Resonance in Singing" article to learn how to control your breathing and avoid straining your voice.

To put your newfound skills to practice, try singing along to songs like "Pretty Woman" or "In Dreams." You can use Singing Carrots' Song Search tool to find other songs that match your vocal range and style.

For more in-depth lessons, you can also check out Singing Carrots' Singing Course, which covers singing theory and practical tips to help you improve your singing skills.

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