Shania Twain's Vocal Technique Tips and Song Selection

Vocal Technique Tips

• Developing breath control is key to mastering Shania's style. Check out Singing Carrots' articles on breathing basics and breath support to get started.
• Twang, a country-style singing technique, is a hallmark of Shania's sound. Singing Carrots has a video exercise and an article on contemporary vocal techniques: Twang that can help you master this technique.
• Shania's vocal range is impressive, and her use of mixed voice is a key element of her power. Singing Carrots has a video exercise and an article on voice registers & vocal break to help you develop this technique.
• Shania's use of vibrato adds emotional depth to her performances. Check out Singing Carrots' article on singing with vibrato for tips on incorporating this technique into your singing.

Song Selection

Choosing the right songs to showcase your range and style is crucial to singing like Shania Twain. Here are a few of her most popular songs and why they're great choices for developing your Shania-style singing skills:

• "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!" - This upbeat hit features Shania's signature twang and high notes, making it a great choice for showcasing your range and energy.
• "You're Still The One" - This ballad highlights Shania's ability to blend pop and country styles, while also showing off her emotional depth.
• "That Don't Impress Me Much" - This sassy, playful song incorporates Shania's use of spoken-word singing and vibrato, making it a fun and challenging choice.
• "From This Moment On" - This powerful love song features soaring notes and chords that allow you to stretch your range and show off your emotional depth.

Singing Carrots Resources

Singing Carrots offers a variety of resources to help you learn to sing like Shania Twain, including:

• Vocal range test - to determine your range and which of Shania's songs will work best for you.
• Pitch accuracy test - to assess your pitch and help you improve your accuracy.
• Vocal Pitch Monitor - to see your sung notes on a virtual piano and improve your tuning.
• Pitch Training - interactive vocal warm-ups, pitch visualizer, and exercises for range and agility.
• Song search - to find songs matching your vocal range, difficulty, and genre preference.
• Artist vocal ranges - to discover vocal ranges of over 5000 famous singers.
• Singing course - a 21-lesson program covering singing theory and practical tips.