Vocal Analysis | Ariana Grande Compared to Kristin Chenoweth "No One Mourns the Wicked"

If you want to sing Wicked, you need more than high notes — you need legit technique. Let me show you what works (and what doesn’t).
In today’s vocal breakdown, we’re comparing Ariana Grande and Kristin Chenoweth’s performances of “No One Mourns the Wicked” from Wicked. 🎭

This role lives in the world of legit musical theater — think bel canto, head voice, spin, resonance, and breath support. While Ariana brings her signature pop tone and vocal agility, there are some key technical differences that affect her sound in this genre — especially tension in the jaw and how it limits her resonance and projection.
I’ll walk you through how Kristin’s classical training shows up in her jaw release, tone placement, and spin — and how Ariana could’ve adapted her technique to unlock more of her natural color and brilliance. We’ll also talk breath, vowel placement, and the importance of not covering your sound.

If you’ve ever wanted to sing this role (or just love learning how singers use technique to shape emotion), this one’s for you. I’ll even show you how to practice the high notes in your own voice with less strain and more freedom!

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