Singing Guide: Pussycat Dolls
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
If you're looking to learn how to sing like the Pussycat Dolls, you'll need to work on developing both a powerful and sultry voice. The American girl group, known for hits like "Don't Cha" and "Buttons," is famous for their killer harmonies and energetic pop performances. Here’s how to emulate their style:
To begin with, start practicing your vocal ranges with Singing Carrots' vocal range test and pitch accuracy test. Determine what range of notes you can comfortably sing, and which you need to work on.
Next, focus on singing in a strong, powerful chest voice. The Pussycat Dolls are known for their powerful vocals, so you'll need to make sure you're projecting your voice in a way that demands attention. Singing Carrots' Vocal Pitch Monitor is a great tool for this, as it lets you see the notes you're singing in real-time on a virtual piano.
Breath support is also crucial for singing like the Pussycat Dolls. As you build your breath support with exercises from Breath support and breathing basics articles from Singing Carrots, you'll become able to hold longer notes and sustain more power while performing.
One of the most distinctive vocal features of the Pussycat Dolls is their signature harmonies. To get started on learning to harmonize, there are a few things that you can try, including singing along to the group's songs or practicing with Singing Carrots’ vocal training exercises.
Finally, make sure to explore Singing Carrots' songbook and search songs link to find songs with a style similar to the Pussycat Dolls. Listen to recordings of their hits, paying close attention to timing and phrasing, articulation, and vibrato. Incorporating some or all of these elements into your own singing will help you achieve the Pussycat Dolls' powerful, sultry sound.