Singing Guide: The Sing-Off
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Explore Pentatonix's Music and Style
The first step in learning how to sing like Pentatonix is to explore their music and style. Start by listening to their most famous songs, such as "Hallelujah," "Daft Punk," and "Can't Sleep Love." Pay attention to their vocal techniques and harmonies and try to reproduce them. You can also watch their music videos on YouTube to see how they perform and move on stage.
Learn Beatboxing
Beatboxing is an essential component of Pentatonix's music. It is the art of creating drum sounds and beats with your mouth, lips, and tongue. You can start by practicing the basic sounds, such as the kick drum, snare, and hi-hat. Check out Singing Carrots' How to Beatbox exercise to learn more.
Improve Your Harmonies
Pentatonix's harmonies are also an important part of their sound. They often sing in tight five-part harmonies, and each member has a unique role in creating the overall sound. To improve your harmonies, practice singing in different intervals and chords. Singing Carrots' Pitch Training tool will be helpful for this.
Practice Arranging Songs
Pentatonix is known for their creative vocal arrangements that allow them to adapt any song to their a cappella style. To learn from them, practice arranging your own songs, trying different rhythms, harmonies, and vocal techniques. Check out Singing Carrots' Song-book tool to find the perfect song for your vocal range and genre.
Enhance Your Vocal Technique
Finally, to sing like Pentatonix, it is essential to have excellent vocal technique. Focus on breathing, throat and mouth position, vowel sounds, and vocal registers. Singing Carrots articles on Breath Support and Open Mouth & Throat will be helpful for improving your vocal technique.