Welcome to Singing Carrots! If you want to learn how to sing like Shakatak, you need to develop your pitch accuracy, agility, and timing. Shakatak is a British jazz-funk band that combined funk, jazz, and pop music influences. Some of the key elements of Shakatak's music are complex rhythms, unusual chord progressions, and melodic phrases with a lot of articulation.

To master the Shakatak singing style, you need to focus on these aspects:

1. Vocal range: Shakatak songs often feature high-pitched melodies, so you need to work on your vocal range if you want to hit those notes. Our Vocal range test tool is ideal for identifying your high and low notes.

2. Pitch accuracy: Shakatak's songs frequently have intricate melodies with unusual intervals. Our Pitch accuracy test tool can help you determine how accurately you are hitting these intervals.

3. Articulation: Shakatak's vocalist Jill Saward is known for her precise delivery of the lyrics. Our article on Articulation contains practical advice for improving enunciation, diction, and emphasis.

4. Groove and rhythm: Shakatak's music is heavily influenced by jazz and funk, and timing is an integral part of their grooves. Our Breathing basics, Breath support, and Warmup articles will help you develop a sense of internal rhythm. Our Pitch Training tool features exercises that can help you develop your timing.

5. Vibrato: Vibrato is a stylistic device Shakatak's singers occasionally use for emotional expression. Our Singing with Vibrato article and Growling exercise may help you develop your own vibrato technique.

Once you've mastered these aspects, it's time to move on to Shakatak's songs for practical application. Here are some of their popular tracks to help you get started:

1. Night Birds - This song features a catchy melody with a lot of articulation in the verses.

2. Easier Said Than Done - This song has a clear melody that is relatively easy to sing, but its grooves are complex and intricate.

3. Down on the Street - This song has a syncopated rhythm, making it a perfect opportunity to work on your timing and groove.

4. Invitations - This song features a long, sustained note in its chorus that provides an opportunity to work on your breath support.

Now that you have a good idea of the key aspects of Shakatak's singing style and a selection of their songs, you can use our Song search and Song-book tools to find and organize your favorite Shakatak tunes. Good luck and have fun on your vocal journey!