Singing Guide: Sade
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Singing Guide: Sade

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How to Sing Like Sade: Exploring Smooth Jazz Style

If you love soulful jazz music, you probably have heard the mellifluous voice of Sade Adu. The Nigerian-British singer-songwriter rose to fame in the 1980s with her unique jazz-inspired sound and became a cultural icon that still continues to inspire many singers today. Singing like Sade is a dream for many aspiring musicians. In this article, we'll explore Sade's distinctive vocal technique and suggest a few songs to help you capture her style, along with practical tips and relevant Singing Carrots resources.

Vocal Technique

  • Breath Support: Control your breath flow while singing. Sade's long phrases and subtle notes require good breath management, and sustained notes are one of her signature styles.
  • Resonance: Practice creating rich and full sounds by placing your larynx and vocal cords in specific positions to amplify your voice.
  • Voice registers: Explore your middle and lower register to better execute Sade's signature smooth transitions and velvety tone.
  • Open Mouth and Throat: Practice opening your mouth and throat to enunciate lyrics with clarity. This will help you achieve Sade's warm-toned and resonant sound.

Suggested Songs

  • "Smooth Operator" - Sade's most recognizable hit from the 1984 album "Diamond Life." The sultry sound of her voice provides the perfect demonstration of her jazzy style and breathy vocals.
  • "No Ordinary Love" - From the 1992 album "Love Deluxe," this romantic ballad demonstrates Sade's impressive vocal range and beautiful control of her vocal breaks.
  • "Kiss of Life" - An upbeat track from the 1992 album "Love Deluxe." This song features Sade's signature vocal style: full of passion and sensitivity.

Practical Tips

  • Warm-up before you start singing with interactive vocal warmups to prepare your voice for singing.
  • It's crucial to practice scales to warm up your voice.
  • Identify your range by taking the vocal range test and work on songs that fall within that range.
  • Enunciate your words by practicing mouth and tongue exercises.
  • Record your voice or use the vocal pitch monitor to gauge your progress.
  • Finally, make sure to have clean, clear, and fluid breath work to achieve her sustained notes. Practice breath exercises through interactive resources like the breathing exercises in vocal range test.

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