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
Broken thirds make your voice leap up a third then step back down through a scale. The zigzag pattern sharpens pitch accuracy and quickens interval jumps.
A fast-tempo lip trill exercise that builds breath control and extends your usable range. Back-pressure from the lips cushions your folds for a safer warm-up.
Pulsed 'F' consonants train your diaphragm to fire on rhythm. Lip resistance builds real subglottal pressure control for singing.
The sustained hiss strips breath support down to one variable: steady airflow. Hold a constant 'Sss' and feel your diaphragm do the work.
Use the dopey 'Mum' sound to train your larynx to stay low through octave jumps. Build stable, relaxed tone on high notes without throat tension.
The ng glide warms up your voice with a nasal buzz that builds head resonance and forward placement. Smooth out register transitions from root to fifth.
Slide through your octave on a buzzy 'V' to blend chest and head voice. SOVT backpressure keeps the transition smooth and easy.
Practice vocal thirds that shift between major and minor as you move through the scale. Build your ear for each interval's unique color.
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. Practice Mariah and Brandy-style riffs with interactive drills.
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. Train the chest-to-head transitions needed for wide-range R&B melismatic phrases with this exercise.
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. Train the support you need for Whitney Houston-style ballad phrases with the sustained hiss.
V Glissando for R&B Vocal Slides and Scoops
Train controlled portamento for signature R&B vocal slides. The V glissando teaches your larynx to move through pitch changes smoothly, not in jumps.
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