Singing Guide: Tori Kelly feat. Kirk Franklin

Singing Guide: Tori Kelly feat. Kirk Franklin

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

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Tori Kelly is known for her powerful, soulful voice and impressive range. When paired with gospel legend Kirk Franklin, the two created a masterpiece that showcases their creativity and vocal talent. In this guide, we’ll explore the vocal techniques and singing styles that make Tori Kelly’s performance in this song unique, and how you can incorporate those techniques into your own singing.

Vocal Technique:

  1. Breathing: Before you start, focus on your breathing. Use Singing Carrots' Breath Support article to learn breathing techniques to sing more easily and healthily. This is crucial to perform the song effectively.

  2. Register shifts: Tori Kelly uses register shifts frequently throughout the song to showcase her technical ability and range. Practice shifting registers, from chest voice to head voice, smoothly using the Singing Carrots' Voice Registers article. Practicing this vocal exercise will help you master transitions like Tori Kelly effortlessly.

  3. Vibrato: Vibrato is an essential part of gospel singing, and Tori Kelly uses it like a pro in her performance. Check out Singing Carrot's Singing with Vibrato article, accompanied by videos, to learn how to add vibrato to your singing. Incorporate the tips and practice exercises into your daily singing routine.

  4. Belting: Belting is an essential part of gospel singing, and Kirk Franklin's voice in the song is the perfect example of this technique. Learn how to belt like Kirk Franklin with Singing Carrots' Contemporary vocal techniques article.

Songs:

One way to learn how to sing like Tori Kelly feat. Kirk Franklin is to study the songs they perform. Here are three songs that showcase their unique vocal techniques and styles:

  1. "Never Alone": In this song, the chorus showcases Kirk Franklin's ability to belt, with a gospel choir backing him up. Tori Kelly's verses showcase her range, with belted and vibrato lines that show off her vocal control.

  2. "Help Us To Love": In this song, Tori's voice is front and center, showcasing her ability to switch between chest and head voice seamlessly. The song's belted chorus provides the perfect showcase of Kirk's belting skills.

  3. "Hold On": This classic gospel song features an emotional duet between Tori and Kirk. Tori's emotional range shines out, particularly in her belted lines, while Kirk's vocals provide a perfect counterbalance.

Practical Advice:

  1. Emotion: The key to gospel music is to sing with emotion, and Tori Kelly and Kirk Franklin exemplify this in their performances. Focus on understanding the emotion of your songs, and try to connect with it emotionally to perform authentically.

  2. Practice: Consistent practice is the key to becoming a great singer. Utilize the Singing Carrots Pitch Training to develop and improve your pitch accuracy and agility.

  3. Warm-Up: Before performing or practicing, use the Singing Carrots warm-up videos to prepare your voice.

  4. Posture: Singing with good posture can help you breathe better and perform stronger. Learn good singing posture from Singing Carrots' How posture affects your singing article.

By following these tips, you can begin to hone in on Tori Kelly and Kirk Franklin's gospel singing style. Incorporate their vocal techniques, study their performances, and practice consistently. With Singing Carrots, you have all the resources you need to sing like a gospel pro.

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