Singing Guide: Zella Day
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
To learn singing like Zella Day, you need to first understand her unique vocal technique. Zella Day is known for her ability to blend multiple genres - including soul, pop, rock, country - and for her airy, high-pitched, and distinctive voice that has a hint of raspiness.
Analyze your voice
Before you begin any vocal training, it's important to analyze your own voice. Sing a few notes in our vocal range test to determine your vocal range. Zella Day has a relatively high-pitched voice, so focus on developing the higher end of your range.
Warm-up exercises
Warm-up exercises that help develop breath control, range, and dexterity can be helpful in developing a voice similar to Zella Day's. The Farinelli Breathing warm-up and the 3 Minute Warm-up can both be especially useful.
Vocal technique
One of Zella Day's unique vocal techniques is her ability to blend head voice and chest voice. Focus on developing a mixed voice, which will help you achieve the same balance. Work on open mouth and throat while singing, and breath support while you sing.
Emotion control and performing
Zella Day is known for the emotional intensity of her performances. To learn singing like Zella Day, you’ll need to work on emotion control and relaxing breath while you sing.
Songs to focus on
To develop a voice similar to Zella Day's, it can be helpful to focus on her most popular songs. Some of her most notable songs include:
- Seven Nation Army
- Hypnotic
- East of Eden
Singing Carrots Resources
To further develop your voice, Singing Carrots provides a whole host of additional resources. In the search section of the platform, you can find songs that match your vocal range and genre preference. When practicing, use the Pitch Training - Educational Singing Game to improve your pitch accuracy and the Vocal Pitch Monitor to see your sung notes on a virtual piano.
Conclusion
With the right approach to vocal technique, practice, and the use of Singing Carrots' helpful resources, you can learn to sing like Zella Day. Focus on developing your range, working on mixed voice control, open mouth and throat and breath support while incorporating the tips and tricks in this article.