Singing Guide: Sarah Reeves
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Learning how to sing like Sarah Reeves
Sarah Reeves is a talented and energetic singer-songwriter whose career has been punctuated with unique musicality and a powerful voice. If you're interested in singing like her, here are some tips and resources that you can use:
Analyze Your Voice
The first step in learning how to sing like Sarah Reeves is understanding your own unique voice. Start by analyzing your voice, so you can identify your vocal range and where your voice is most comfortable.
Vocal Technique
Sarah Reeves has a powerful voice that is both breathy and belty, which can be challenging to emulate. However, by working on your vocal technique and incorporating some of her signature style, you can start to get closer to her sound.
Breathing and Vocal Registers
To start, focus on breathing technique and learning about voice registers and how they work. This will help you understand the different parts of your vocal range and how to transition between them smoothly.
Open Mouth and Throat
To get a more powerful and resonant sound like Sarah Reeves, you must learn to open your mouth and throat while singing. This not only improves your sound quality but also helps you reach higher notes with more ease.
Vibrato
Sarah Reeves uses vibrato in her singing to add a unique and captivating quality to her voice. Learn how to sing with vibrato using exercises like the "Diaphragm Bounce" exercise.
Articulation
Sarah Reeves' enunciation is another key part of her vocal style and how she communicates emotions in her songs. Learn how to improve your articulation using exercises like the "Finger Bite" exercise.
Songs and Performance
Sarah Reeves is known for her energetic performances and unique blend of pop and worship music. Here are some resources and tips to help you bring some of her style and energy into your own performance:
Finding Songs
You can start by finding songs that suit your vocal range and style, using the Singing Carrots song search tool. You can also explore vocal ranges of famous singers, including Sarah Reeves herself, to get a better feel for her range and style.
Contemporary Style
Sarah Reeves' style blends elements of pop and worship music, so it gives you room to experiment and create your own unique style. Take a look at the contemporary vocal techniques article to learn more about this style of singing.
Stage Performance
To improve your stage performance, and overcome stage fright, try using some of the stage tips from Singing Carrots. Also, relaxing breath, as demonstrated by the video provided, can help you get ready for any upcoming performance.
Singing Improvements
To monitor your progress improving your singing voice, take advantage of Singing Carrot's progress statistics, and keep a practice journal.
Putting It All Together
Try using Singing Carrots' vocal training tools and practice regularly using the warm-up exercises. Keep in mind that with sufficient practice, you can emulate Sarah Reeves' powerful and passionate style in your own singing.