Singing Guide: This Is Us
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
"This Is Us" Music: Tips to Sing like Mandy Moore
"This Is Us" is a TV show that features some great music along with some talented actors. While the show's main focus is on a family and their lives, it's the music that often stands out and has the ability to move people. One of the singers who has been featured on the show is Mandy Moore. Known for her pop hits in the 2000s, Mandy's singing on "This Is Us" is in a different league. Here are some tips to learn how to sing like Mandy Moore, along with some great songs to showcase her unique vocal style.
Technicalities:
- Analyze your voice to determine your range and vocal type
- Warm-up your voice with breathing exercises, such as Farinelli Breathing, and humming
- Develop your breath support to avoid constriction and use more power
- Open your mouth and throat to enhance resonance
- Work on your voice registers, especially mixed voice and chest voice
- Practice natural voice articulation
- Use Vibrato to add nuances and expressiveness
- Pay attention to your posture, especially when you practice and perform
Mandy's Vocal Techniques:
- Soft and breathy high notes: Try singing "Extraordinary," paying attention to how Mandy uses her breath to hit the high notes in the chorus.
- Falsetto: Listen to "Candy" and how she smoothly transitions between her chest and falsetto voice.
- Mix voice: Listen to "I Wanna Be With You" and notice how she uses her mix voice for the higher parts of the verse.
- Vibrato: Listen to "When I Wasn't Watching" and witness how she uses vibrato to add depth and emotion to her singing.
- Belting: Listen to "Cry" and check out how Mandy belts out the chorus, showing off some real power in her voice.
Songs:
- "Extraordinary": A classic Mandy Moore song, this one showcases her soft, breathy high notes.
- "Candy": Another one of her hits from the 2000s, this song highlights her ability to use falsetto.
- "I Wanna Be With You": This song has a great mix of high notes and mix voice singing.
- "When I Wasn't Watching": A newer release, this song puts Mandy's vibrato on full display.
- "Cry": One of her more powerful songs, this one features some great belting.
Singing Carrots Resources:
- Vocal range test: Determine your range and compare to Mandy Moore and other famous singers.
- Pitch accuracy test: Test your pitch accuracy with simple melodies.
- Vocal Pitch Monitor: Watch your sung notes on a virtual piano.
- Pitch Training: Work on your pitch with interactive warm-ups and exercises.
- Song search: Discover and practice songs in your vocal range.
- Artist vocal ranges: Explore the vocal ranges of famous singers, including Mandy Moore.
- Song-book: Create your performance set and get linked lyrics, sheet music, chords, karaoke, and YouTube audio.
- Singing course: A 21-lesson program covering singing theory and practical tips.
By following these tips and practicing the suggested songs, you can learn to sing like Mandy Moore. Be patient, stay committed, and always keep learning!