Singing Guide: Rumer

Singing Guide: Rumer

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

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Rumer is a British singer-songwriter with a unique style that is often compared to legendary singers like Carole King and Karen Carpenter. Her voice is characterized by its husky, soulful quality, combined with a gentle, understated delivery. If you're looking to learn how to sing like Rumer, here are some tips and resources to get you started.

Vocal Technique

To achieve a vocal style similar to Rumer's, focus on the following techniques:

  • Breathing: Use your diaphragm to take deep, controlled breaths. This will help you to sustain notes and phrases, and avoid straining your voice.
  • Phrasing: Rumer's singing style is characterized by a gentle, flowing delivery. Practice shaping your phrases so that they flow naturally, and avoid abrupt changes to your tone or dynamics.
  • Tone: Rumer's voice is often described as 'sultry' or 'smoky'. To achieve a similar tone, practice opening your throat and allowing your sound to resonate in your chest.
  • Vibrato: Rumer's use of vibrato is subtle, but adds warmth and depth to her singing. Practice using a controlled vibrato to add color and emotion to your own voice.

Songs to Showcase Rumer's Style

To get a better idea of Rumer's unique vocal style, listen to some of her most popular songs. Here are a few to get you started:

  • Slow: This haunting ballad showcases Rumer's ability to evoke emotion with her vocals.
  • Aretha: This more upbeat track highlights Rumer's soulful, jazzy side.
  • P.F Sloan: Another soulful ballad with a gentle, flowing melody.
  • On My Way Home: This track has a more up-tempo, folk-inspired feel, with Rumer's vocals providing a sweet, melodic counterpoint to the instrumentation.

Relevant Singing Carrots Resources

Singing Carrots offers a variety of tools and resources that can help you develop your vocal skills and learn to sing like Rumer. Here are a few that we recommend:

  • Vocal range test: Take Singing Carrots' vocal range test to determine your vocal range and find out which famous singers have a similar range to yours.
  • Pitch accuracy test: Sing along to simple melodies and use Singing Carrots' pitch accuracy test to assess your pitch accuracy.
  • Pitch Training: Use Singing Carrots' pitch training exercises and visualizations to improve your vocal control and accuracy.
  • Song search: Use Singing Carrots' song search tool to find songs that match your vocal range and preference.
  • Artist vocal ranges: Explore Singing Carrots' extensive database of vocal ranges for famous singers to see how Rumer's range compares.
  • Educational singing course: Sign up for Singing Carrots' 21-lesson course covering singing theory and practical tips to improve your vocal technique.

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