Singing Guide: Salt-N-Pepa
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Salt-N-Pepa are pioneers of the hip hop and rap music scene. Their unique vocal technique integrates elements of rhythmic rap, melodic singing, and playful spoken word. To learn how to sing like Salt-N-Pepa, it is important to understand the following elements:
- Rhythm and flow: Salt-N-Pepa’s music is characterized by a strong sense of rhythm and flow. To master this, you can try the Pitch Training exercises, which cover rhythm exercises, pitch visualizers, and exercises for range and agility.
- Pitch variation: Salt-N-Pepa often use pitch variations to add melodic elements to their vocal performance. To achieve this, you should try the Pitch Accuracy Test, which assesses your pitch accuracy, and the Vocal Pitch Monitor, which helps you see your sung notes on a virtual piano.
- Projection and articulation: Salt-N-Pepa deliver their songs with a powerful projection and excellent articulation. This can be achieved by visiting the Articulation article, which highlights the importance of breath support and active breathing. Additionally, the Voice Registers & Vocal Break article explains how to improve your voice registers.
- Confidence: Salt-N-Pepa’s stage presence is a major part of their success, and their confidence and charisma are key to their style. This can be learned by understanding how posture affects your singing, and by learning to overcome stage fright.
To put these elements into practice, you should try the tips from the How to Learn a Song Effectively article, which contains suggestions for memorization and practice. You should also explore the Song-book feature, which helps you create your performance set.
Some of Salt-N-Pepa’s most iconic songs include “Push It,” “Whatta Man,” and “Shoop” – perfect examples of their unique vocal style. To explore your vocal range and compare with Salt-N-Pepa, take the Vocal Range Test.
By combining these resources and techniques, you can start learning to sing like Salt-N-Pepa. Good luck, and remember to have fun and embrace your unique style!