Singing Guide: TLC
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Are you ready to learn how to sing like T-Boz, Left Eye and Chilli from TLC? In this article, we will discuss the unique vocal techniques that each member of the group possesses, along with tips on how to implement these techniques into your own singing. We will also highlight some of their most famous songs and how you can use Singing Carrots resources to practice and improve your skills.
T-Boz
Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins is known for her soulful and raspy voice. To sing like T-Boz, you need to focus on developing your chest voice and adding gravelly texture to it. Once you have a solid foundation, you can work on incorporating her signature smoky quality into your singing.
One of T-Boz's most famous songs is "Waterfalls," which showcases her unique vocal style. To improve your chest voice, you can try Singing Carrots' vocal range test to determine your range and pitch accuracy. Once you have a good understanding of your range, try incorporating the exercises from the pitch training section to help build strength and control in your voice.
Left Eye
Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes is known for her rapping and smooth, sultry singing voice. To sing like Left Eye, you need to focus on developing your breath control and incorporating a bit of a rap style into your singing. Left Eye was also known for her unique pronunciation and enunciation, adding her own spin on words.
One of Left Eye's most famous songs is "No Scrubs," which showcases her smooth vocal style. To improve your breath control, you can try Singing Carrots' warm-up exercises, particularly the Farinelli breathing exercise. You can also work on your articulation using the finger bite exercise. Incorporate these exercises into your daily vocal routine to help improve your technique and sound.
Chilli
Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas is known for her smooth and airy voice with a sweet and melodic quality. To sing like Chilli, you need to focus on developing your head voice and working on your vibrato. Chilli's vocal style is often compared to soft, smooth honey.
One of Chilli's most famous songs is "Creep," which showcases her smooth and airy vocal style. To improve your head voice, you can try Singing Carrots' vocal pitch monitor, which will help you visualize your vocal range and develop control. You can also work on incorporating vibrato into your voice using Singing Carrots' tips for singing with vibrato.
In conclusion, to learn how to sing like T-Boz, Left Eye, and Chilli, focus on developing your chest and head voice, breath control, and adding your own unique spin on words. Use Singing Carrots resources to improve your range, control, and technique. Incorporate daily exercise and practice routines to help improve your skills and develop your own unique singing style.