Singing Guide: Winans, BeBe & CeCe
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Learning how to sing like BeBe & CeCe Winans, the famous gospel duo, requires a solid understanding of gospel music. Known for their strong broadway-style vocals and their fusion of pop, soul, and gospel, the brother and sister duo has enjoyed a prominent place in the contemporary gospel scene since the 1980s.
To mimic the Winans’ style, it is essential to understand their vocal range. They both possess a powerful voice with a range of three octaves or more. Still, BeBe stands out with his rough, smoky voice, characterized by a strong chest voice with a significant vibrato. CeCe's resonant and smooth feel follows the gospel-pop range with a beautiful mixed voice.
To develop your singing talent to resemble the Winans, focus on developing breathing techniques and correct posture to support your voice. When practicing vocal exercises - specifically, the Chest Voice exercises and Vibrato exercises from our Skill-Related Videos section - focus on voice projection while struggling with timbre and holding back on the vibrato when moving down the range.
Supplementing your exercises with practical singing tips such as creating an emotion-rich stage act and connecting with your audience will take your performance to the next level. Find relevant tips on how to perform on stage, overcome stage fright, and breathe effectively while singing in our Articles section.
Moreover, in our Song search, you will find a list of BeBe and CeCe Winans' songs, such as “Lost Without You”, “Addictive Love,” and "Up Where We Belong." These songs are great examples of the duo's fusion-pop style and can serve as inspiration for aspiring singers.
Last but not least, our Vocal Range Test is a great resource that compares your vocal range with BeBe and CeCe Winans' ranges. Check it out to know how you measure up to the famous gospel singers.
In conclusion, developing a voice-like BeBe and CeCe Winans requires dedication and effort, but with consistent participation in singing exercises, understanding of gospel music, applying learned tips, and the utilization of Singing Carrots resources, one can advance into a successful gospel singer.