Ariana Grande began her career in the music business as an actress on Broadway when she was still a child; she later rose to fame with the Nickelodeon sitcoms "Victorious" and "Sam and Cat". Nowadays he is an emerging pop superstar, he has already achieved a double platinum record and another one is on the way. Ariana is famous for her four octave soprano range and falsetto. While its range is difficult to emulate, with effort and practice you can still be able to achieve a similar tone to hers.
Steps
Part 1 of 2: Improve Your Singing
Step 1. Use your body to sing
If you find that your voice is terrible when you try to sing, it is because you are not using certain parts of your body correctly. Keep your mouth in a relaxed position and exhale gently. Keep your mouth flexible and relaxed. When you practice singing, make an "Ahh-ah" sound. The first "Ahh" must have a slightly higher pitch and sound. Use the diaphragm to project the voice.
Step 2. Don't force the entry
If you overdo it or try too hard, the body contracts. As a result, your throat muscles weaken, leading you to lose a lot of your tone and air supply. If you put pressure on your voice, you won't get a sound that is in tune or you won't be able to keep it.
Step 3. Practice some instant tricks to improve your voice
If you really have a lot of difficulty with your voice, you can try these exercises. Check the movement of the jaw when you say "A-E-I-O-U"; pay attention to which vowels it closes: probably on the E and U. Try again, but this time try to keep your mouth open properly. Practice singing by trying to keep it open in the same way. It takes a lot of practice to get a satisfying result, but it will eventually become a natural thing. When you can always keep your mouth open in the same way for each sound, you will be able to achieve uniformity in tone and in the voice itself.
If you have trouble keeping your jaw open properly, try inserting your fingers or a piece of cork into your mouth and then try again. Keep practicing until you no longer need to put on any foreign items to keep your mouth open
Step 4. Learn to vibrate your voice naturally
Vibrato is a technique for changing the pitch and allows you to sing with an aspirated and passionate voice. It is important to know how to control this, as some contemporary singers, like Ariana, play their pieces with a little vibrato; therefore, make an effort to master the technique too.
Practice vibrato techniques. For example, stand in front of a mirror. Press your chest with your hands and lift your chest. Breathe in and out, while keeping your chest still. Sing a note and hold it for as long as possible without moving your chest. In the middle of the note, press your chest down with your hands, but always keep it raised to feel the pressure. Relax the back of your neck and keep your jaw open as you sing the note out loud. Try to imagine the air in your mouth moving in a swirling fashion as you push your chin back slightly and keep your chest elevated
Part 2 of 2: Sing Like Ariana
Step 1. Understand what it takes to have your own voice type
There are several variables that are responsible for the specific type of voice you have; these include range, weight, texture, timbre, transition points, vocal register, tone level and your physical characteristics.
- The range is determined by the notes that the body is capable of producing.
- By weight we mean the type of voice that can be light and agile or heavy, rich and powerful.
- The texture is the frequency field, or part of the range, that you sing more easily.
- Timbre is the aspect that makes your voice unique in terms of quality and texture. Some may have a more hoarse voice, but that's not the case with Ariana.
- The transition points are located in the areas of the body where the register change occurs: chest, head and middle register voice.
- The voice register refers to the length of the note range.
- Pitch level is the breadth of the pitch of your voice when you speak.
- Physical characteristics play an important role in the voice when singing, as some people may have larger lungs and stronger vocal cords.
Step 2. Be aware that you may not be able to perfectly mimic Ariana's voice
During singing, everyone has their own specific and unique voice due to a number of different factors; therefore, it is extremely difficult to be able to reproduce someone else's voice 100%. Don't be discouraged if you can't sing exactly like her. First, perfect your vocal talent and then you can mimic his stage presence and style during performances.
Step 3. Find your shade
Ariana sings in falsetto, which means she sings softly when she emits the high notes. It's not an easy technique for all singers, but once you find your key, you can sing in tune. By the time you reach this goal, you've already won half the battle and your voice will sound much better. When you find your key, you can sing along to Ariana's backing tracks.
If you have trouble singing in tune, use a piano as a reference. By playing the chords and base notes on the piano, you can check if your voice is correctly pitched
Step 4. Enhance the high notes
When you sing them you have to think about bringing them down. This means that if you are singing high notes you have to imagine that your voice has resistance and weight. Conversely, if you are singing a low note, the voice should be light and airy. If you bring pressure to the abdomen you can increase the resistance of the voice.
Imagine your voice as if it were an elevator. As the lift rises, the counterweight must descend to bring the car to the desired height
Step 5. Add the yawn mechanics
Imagine a yawn and a soft palate; this is located in the back of the palate. When you open your mouth to yawn, this part rises, allowing you to project your voice and, at times, increase the pitch of the vocal range.
Step 6. Sing in falsetto
This technique used by Ariana adds character and depth to the voice. Typically, it is a high-pitched type of singing, with a soft, warm voice. Imagine a 3 or 4 year old child singing and trying to mimic the same style of voice when making sounds.
- To practice this technique, try to make the sound of the ambulance or siren. A great technique for training is to sing an "ahh" sound in the highest note you can reach without breaking the voice and gradually returning to a lower pitch.
- Another interesting technique to practice is to sing the vowels "e" and "o". The pronunciation of these letters is perfect for light and childish chants. Sing from a low key to higher tones.
