Want to sing like Ariana Grande, the Woman of the Year? It's time to unleash your inner diva and conquer pop music charts. The petite powerhouse has a staggering voice with a four-octave range and an explosive mix of R&B, pop, and soul. To match Ariana's vocal agility, you need to focus on developing your head voice, breath support, control, and precision. Here's how to do it:

Head voice

Soft, high-pitched notes are Ariana's trademark. To reach these heights, you need to embrace your head voice. Essentially, it means singing in the upper register, without breaking into falsetto or straining. The key is finding the right placement, where the sound resonates in your nasal and sinus cavities. When it's done correctly, your head voice should be light, airy, and effortless, without sacrificing volume or clarity. To practice head voice, try the Crescendo and Decrescendo exercises in this video, or check out this Singing Carrots article on voice registers.

Breath support

Singers need a steady stream of air to sustain long phrases, hit high notes, and add expression to their performance. Ariana's singing relies heavily on crisp, quick breaths that keep the melody flowing. To boost your breath support, practice diaphragmatic breathing and build up your lung capacity with exercises like Farinelli breathing. Make sure that you're inhaling deeply, not shallowly, and exhaling with control. You should be able to hold your breath for at least twelve seconds before running out of air.

Control

Ariana Grande's singing style is precise and calculated. She delivers every word and note with pinpoint accuracy, never veering off-key or losing her grip on the melody. This control comes from hours of practice, developing muscle memory and reflexes. To train your ear and sharpen your vocal accuracy, try Singing Carrots' Pitch training game. It offers an interactive way to exercise your pitch-perfect ability, improve your rhythm, and fine-tune your tone. You can also practice singing along to Ariana's tracks, from her earlier hits like The Way to newer hits like Positions.

Precision

In pop music, every syllable and sound counts. You need to articulate your words clearly, add vibrato, transitions, and dynamic shifts where the song demands it. Like Ariana, you can use techniques like twangs, belting, and whistle tones to add color to your singing. Singing Carrots' articles on Twang and Belting offer some great tips on refining your sound. Also, make sure to open your mouth and throat, relax your jaw, and avoid constrictions to help your voice resonate and project better. You can find more advice on this in the Open-mouth and throat article.

Ready to become a pop sensation like Ariana? Keep practicing, building your vocal muscles, trying out new styles, and don't forget to have fun! With Singing Carrots' tools and resources, you can unleash your full potential and find your unique sound.