SWV, also known as Sisters With Voices, are an R&B girl group that became famous in the 90s. Cheryl "Coko" Gamble, Tamara "Taj" Johnson, and Leanne "Lelee" Lyons blew people away with their soulful harmonies and tight melodies, making them a beloved group that is often cited as one of the greatest R&B groups of all time.

If you want to learn how to sing like SWV, you'll need to master the art of harmonizing. These ladies have beautiful and complex harmonies that are the key to their signature sound. To get started, you'll need to identify which parts each member is singing in their songs. Listen to "Weak," "Right Here," and "Rain" to dissect the harmonies and study each part.

SWV's songs are also excellent for practicing your phrasing and vocal control. You'll need precision, control, and the ability to move between ranges quickly to execute the runs and riffs featured in their hits. To achieve this, try listening to the songs mentioned earlier and slowing them down, so you can break down the melody and really get a feel for the song's rhythm.

To develop your own unique sound like SWV, you'll need to develop your vocal range and become more comfortable using your mixed voice. Pay attention to how these women sing their high notes, and how they mix their voice from chest to head voice. You can work on closing the gap between the two by practicing your mixed voice, vocal fry, and other vocal exercises.

Once you've mastered these skills, you can take your practice to the next level with Singing Carrots' Vocal Range Test, which helps you discover your full range as a singer, and Pitch Accuracy Test, which assesses pitch accuracy. Our Vocal Pitch Monitor lets you watch your pitch in real-time on a virtual piano, pitch training games help improve your pitch and agility, and you can discover a vast library of songs that match your vocal range, difficulty, and genre preference in the Song Search.

For more practical advice, check out Singing Carrots' educational singing course, which covers singing theory and practical tips. Read our article outlining how to breathe correctly, why to open your mouth when singing, vocal register and break. Or watch our series of skill-related videos covering topics from Twang and Growling to Voice Registers and Nasality.

Practice makes perfect, and with a mix of mindful listening, vocal isolation exercises, and plenty of practice, you can start to develop your own sound that captures the essence of SWV's R&B style. Make the most of Singing Carrots' resources to accelerate your growth and take your singing ability to the next level.