Vocal Exercises for R&B Singers
8 interactive exercises for R&B: melismatic runs, smooth glissandos, dynamic control, and vocal agility. Practice with real-time audio.
8 Exercises
Zigzag scale pattern that builds agility and interval accuracy.
Quick tempo lip trill that loosens up and extends range.
Rhythmic 'F' pulses against lip resistance. Gives your breath support something to push against.
Sustain a steady hiss to isolate your breath support. The simplest test of airflow control.
Stabilize your larynx through large intervals with a dopey 'Mum'. Keeps high notes relaxed.
Glide through your range on a nasal 'ng' buzz. Awakens head voice resonance and forward placement.
Connect your registers with a buzzy 'V' slide through the octave. SOVT backpressure helps you smoothly cross the break.
Navigate the natural major/minor third alternation within a key.
8 Guides
How Broken Thirds Build R&B Runs and Riffs
Learn how broken thirds train the interval jumps that form pentatonic R&B runs. Master Mariah and Brandy-style riffs with interactive practice.
Diatonic Thirds for Smooth R&B Vocal Agility
Develop smooth coordination for gospel-influenced melismatic passages. Practice stepwise thirds for R&B runs without voice breaks.
Fast Lip Trills for R&B Run Speed Training
Build breath control and relaxation for rapid-fire runs. Learn how Usher and Chris Brown achieve speed without tension in vocal acrobatics.
Mum Octave for R&B Mixed Voice Transitions
Smooth register shifts within runs and riffs. Master the chest-to-head transitions needed for wide-range R&B melismatic phrases.
Ng Glide for R&B Vocal Tone Placement
Develop forward resonance for clear, cutting R&B tone. Train nasal placement that helps vocals stand out above dense production.
Pulse on F for R&B Dynamic Control
Develop dramatic dynamics from whisper to powerful belt. Train breath support for Whitney Houston and Beyoncé-style crescendos and accents.
Sustained Hiss for Long R&B Phrases
Build breath capacity for extended melismatic passages. Master the support needed for Whitney Houston-style ballad phrases.
V Glissando for R&B Vocal Slides and Scoops
Master controlled portamento for signature R&B slides, scoops, and bends. Learn the technique behind smooth pitch transitions in R&B phrasing.
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