Singing Guide: Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure is a Disney animated television series, which was preceded by the movie Tangled. The show features amazing music including 'Ready As I'll Ever Be,' 'Wind in My Hair', and 'Next Stop Anywhere'. Rapunzel is a princess with long, magical blonde hair and with her singing talent, she is inspiring and relatable. If you want to learn singing like Rapunzel, here are some tips on developing a magical singing voice.
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Voice Warmup and Breath Control: Rapunzel’s singing style has a signature ‘breathiness’ and softness to it. To get that similar effect, start by taking long breaths and hold them for some time. Sing with a light voice, keeping it tuned to a higher pitch. The Farinelli Breathing exercise is a great way to start your voice warm-up and enhance breath support. After that, you can use this exercise to practice breath control.
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Vocal Range Test and Pitch Training: Rapunzel's singing voice has a wide vocal range. You can determine your vocal range by taking the Singing Carrots' vocal range test and compare it with that of Rapunzel's. Once you know your register, use the Pitch Training tool to practice your pitch accuracy. It's crucial to develop strong control over your voice, which comes with regular singing practice.
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Voice Registers and Articulation: Rapunzel's voice has a sweet and pure tone that requires an efficient use of chest and head voice registers. You can practice these by taking help from Singing Carrots' video on chest voice and mixed voice. Improve your articulation by practicing the Finger Bite exercise.
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Resonance in Singing: Use open-mouth techniques and throat relaxation exercises to improve your resonance. The Open Mouth & Throat article provides rich insight on this aspect. Using the Voice Pitch Monitor, you can see your notes and volume control on a virtual piano and adjust your technique accordingly.
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Learn Favorite Rapunzel Songs: There are many songs in the Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure that you can learn from and use them to develop your own voice by replicating Rapunzel's style. Songs such as 'I see the Light', 'More of Me', or 'Set Yourself Free' are great examples of beautiful compositions that showcase Rapunzel's sweet and sincere voice.
By using these tips and relevant Singing Carrots' resources, you can learn to sing like Rapunzel and improve your singing skills significantly. Remember that consistent practice and dedication will help you achieve a magical singing voice, just like Rapunzel's.