Singing Guide: The Weeknd feat. Lana Del Rey
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
The Weeknd and Lana Del Rey are both known for their unique and distinct vocal styles. The Weeknd's music is characterized by his high register falsetto vocals and emotionally charged lyrics, while Lana Del Rey's vocal delivery is sultry and dreamy, often accompanied by lush, cinematic production.
To sing like The Weeknd, it's important to understand the basics of breath support and control, as well as how to properly use your falsetto. A great resource for understanding these concepts is the Singing Carrots blog, which includes articles like "Breath Support: Respiration", "Voice Registers & Vocal Break", and "Avoiding Constrictions". Additionally, the vocal warm-ups and exercises found in the Singing Carrots Pitch Training game can help with developing proper technique.
One of The Weeknd's most popular songs is "Blinding Lights". When singing this song, be mindful of the high falsetto notes in the chorus and practice moving smoothly between your chest voice and falsetto. It can also be helpful to use the Singing Carrots Vocal Pitch Monitor to visually see the pitch of the notes you are singing.
Lana Del Rey's style is defined by her unique vocal delivery and breathy tone. To emulate her singing techniques, focus on opening up your throat and enunciating clearly. Articles on the Singing Carrots blog such as "Open Mouth & Throat" and "Articulation" can help with these techniques. The Singing Carrots song search feature can also help you find songs similar to Lana Del Rey's style, and you can use the Vocal Pitch Monitor to help practice matching her breathy quality.
One of Lana Del Rey's most iconic songs is "Summertime Sadness". When singing this song, focus on maintaining a consistent breathy quality throughout, and pay attention to how she emphasizes certain words and phrases. As with singing like The Weeknd, using the resources available at Singing Carrots can help you develop the necessary skills to successfully sing like Lana Del Rey.