The Ultimate Pop Stamina Test
"Into You" is a masterclass in modern pop vocals. Released on the Dangerous Woman album, this track combines a driving house beat with Ariana Grande's signature vocal agility. The song relies heavily on the contrast between the low, breathy verses and the explosive, high-energy chorus.
To sing this well, you need incredible stamina. The chorus features long, sustained phrases that sit right in the vocal "break" (passaggio) for many singers, requiring a strong mixed voice to avoid strain. Let's break down the technique.
AI Coach Tip: Manage Your Breath
The chorus lines "I'm so into you, I can barely breathe" are ironic because you literally won't have time to breathe if you don't plan it. Take a quick, deep diaphragmatic breath on the 4th beat before the chorus drops.
Phase 1: The Verses (F#3 - C#4)
The song starts in the lower register. Ariana uses a "breathy" tone here to create intimacy. The lowest note is an F#3.
The Trap: Many singers push too much air when trying to be breathy, which dries out the vocal cords before the chorus even starts. Keep the volume low (mezzo-piano) and focus on clear enunciation rather than volume.
Phase 2: The Pre-Chorus Climb
As the lyrics shift to "Oh baby, look what you started," the vocal compression needs to increase. You must transition from the breathy tone of the verse into a clearer, more solid tone. This builds the tension needed for the drop.
Phase 3: The Chorus Belt (C#5 - E5)
This is the endurance test. The melody repeatedly hits C#5 and peaks at a belted E5. The phrasing is relentless.
- Resonance: Place the sound forward in the "mask" (the front of the face) to get that piercing pop sound without shouting.
- Vowel Modification: On the word "You" in the high range, modify the vowel slightly towards "Yew" or "Yoh." A pure "Oooo" closes the throat too much at this pitch.
- Support: Engage your core muscles firmly. If you sing from the throat here, you will fatigue within 30 seconds.
Frequently Asked Questions
The main vocal melody belts up to an E5. There are ad-libs and background harmonies that go higher into the head voice/whistle register.
Yes, but the chorus might sit in your head voice rather than a chest belt. You can use the Singing Coach AI app to lower the key by -2 or -3 semitones to make it more comfortable.
Practice the chorus at a slower tempo. Mark exactly where you will inhale. You must snatch breaths quickly between phrases without lifting your shoulders.
