Singing Guide: Yentl
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Yentl is a beloved character portrayed by the iconic Barbra Streisand in the movie musical by the same name. The movie tells the story of a young Jewish woman, Yentl, who defies tradition and pretends to be a man to receive an education in Talmudic law.
Yentl's unique vocal technique is characterized by a rich, powerful, and emotive quality. Her singing often incorporates dramatic pauses, unexpected changes in melody, and a balance of both masculine and feminine qualities.
If you want to learn to sing like Yentl, start by analyzing your voice and discovering your voice type. This blog post on how to analyze your voice can help you get started. Once you know your voice type, you can better understand the range and capabilities of your voice.
Next, work on your breathing and breath support. Check out this article on breathing basics and this one on breath support to learn how to use your breath to enhance your singing.
When singing like Yentl, it's important to work on open mouth and throat technique. This blog post on why to open mouth and throat while singing can help you understand the importance of these techniques and how to incorporate them into your singing.
To perfect the dramatic and emotive quality in Yentl's singing, read this blog post on singing with intuition, skills, emotion, and thinking and this one on how to find your own authentic voice.
For warm-ups and exercises, check out our pitch training and vocal range test to help you develop control, accuracy, and agility in your voice.
Once you have a strong foundation, you can start working on songs that showcase Yentl's unique vocal technique. Some great Yentl songs to explore include "Papa, Can You Hear Me?", "The Way He Makes Me Feel," and "No Wonder."
In addition to the above resources, Singing Carrots offers an extensive library of articles, videos, and courses that can help you improve your singing. Visit our song search tool to find songs that match your vocal range and genre preference, or explore our artists page to learn more about the vocal ranges of famous singers.
We hope this guide helps you learn to sing like Yentl and develop your own unique singing style!