As a singer there isn't much I love to do more than sing, so to make things more interesting for myself I like to give myself a challenge from time to time. 

I have a rather large vocal range, so sometimes it can be difficult to actually find a song that can provide me with a challenge. 

There is nothing like singing along to an amazing vocal track and being able to nail every note, it's almost an elated feeling.

So here are just a few of my favourite songs to sing, for a bit of a challenge. 

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HDdjwpPM3Y

<center><strong>Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj<br>Bang Bang</strong></center>

It takes you no time to get into this song, the tempo and power vocals make it an irresistible challenge. 

Especially given the three vocalists, this song can wear you out if you try to sing all three parts at once - but it's just so much fun to pelt out some beautiful trills with some passion. 

A great song that will get you up and out of your chair and ready to move, while you test the limits of your vocal range and skills.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WI0xuA0UNuA

<center><strong>George<br>Special Ones</strong></center>

George is an Australian band and the lead singer Katie Noonan has a phenomenal voice and vocal range, a rare and unbelievable talent that sounds exactly the same live as pre recorded. 

Katie is known for her ability to sing multiple genres including Opera, she provides  an insane challenge for me and often times I just come short - a truly brilliant artist worth hearing at least once.  

For a quick example of her phenomenal live abilities check out the following video around the 32 minute mark, and prepare to be blown away faultless live performance - also another moment at 1:59:00 and 2:44:00 well worth checking out!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMnQXsVQULw

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y4gimHC7fKs

<center><strong>Beyonce<br>Listen</strong></center>

Everyone knowns Beyonce has an amazing voice with an incredible range and control, I love a lot of her songs and there are so many great ones to choose when going for a challenge. 

A few to note would be Halo, Love on Top and Check up on it, some are for range others for vocal gymnastics and others for timing - Beyonce's songs provide a great workout for the vocal cords no matter what area you wish to challenge. 

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtQ7n_wG_pE

<center><strong>Savage Garden<br>You Can Still Be Free</strong></center>

I'm not sure how well known Savage Garden was worldwide or how many people know of this song in particular, but growing up in Australia as they reached the height of their success I heard a lot of Savage Garden. 

This song is beautiful and yet haunting, the notes held for extended time and Darren Hayes falsetto are coupled in beautiful harmony. 

I love a challenge and this song measures up, timing your breaths can be some of the hardest work with holding a song together - this is worth taking the time to hear and isn't like most of their pop songs.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwCykGDEp7M

<center><strong>Christina Aguilera<br>Hurt</strong></center>

This song is emotional and full of vocal gymnastics I just can't get enough of, Christina Aguilera has an amazing voice and loves to pelt out a tune - all things I look for when searching for a challenge. 

There are plenty of her songs to choose from for a challenge from Dirty to Aint No Other Man and even fighter, her songs usually contain multiple challenges such as timing breath and vocal range.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vjPBrBU-TM

<center><strong>Sia<br>Chandelier</strong></center> 

This is my go to song when I feel the need to get something out of my system, there is nothing quite as mood changing as music in my opinion. 

Sia has amazing range and style, I love to sing it and nothing feels more awesome than hitting those high notes with all you've got.

Most of Sia's music is great for a vocal challenge and really just enjoyable to sing, her song's always manage to make me feel something they are just so emotive and full of passion.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-L6rEm0rnY

<center><strong>Cat's<br>Memory</strong></center>

I know this song was originally written and performed by Barbra Streisand, but the version I first heard and learned to love of this song was from the musical Cat's. 

I love the range used throughout this song, I love the emotion and passion in the lyrics - there really isn't much I don't love about this song. 

This was also one of the first songs I sung around people and had them react to my voice in surprised disbelief - the way hearing the song affected me.

I was hooked with singing from that point on, up until then I hadn't realised everyone couldn't hit these notes and control their voices to such a degree. 

Cat's is a beautiful song, well worth listening and even having a go yourself.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ka1Lgd3SAI

<center><strong>Guy Sebastian ft Lupe Fiasco<br>Battle Scars</strong></center>

What can I say another Australian with an amazingly powerful and controlled voice, hearing him sing can bring shivers down your spine. 

He has a brilliant ability to make his voice hit every single note in a massive vocal trill, his control is phenomenal and unlike other artists today. 

If you only listen to one song let this be it and listen until the end, there is a moment towards the end where he does some truly beautiful vocal gymnastics.

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I hope you liked my selection of challenging songs to sing, there are literally too many amazing songs to include them all so this is just a short list of the ones that came to mind. 

<center><h3>What's your song choice for a challenge?</h3></center>

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