Singing Guide: Ben Selvin

Singing Guide: Ben Selvin

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

Are you a beginner or advanced singer?

If you're interested in learning to sing like Ben Selvin, there are a few techniques and songs that can help you capture his unique style.

Ben Selvin was a bandleader and musician who worked during the early and mid-20th century. His voice was characterized by his unique blend of vibrato and his ability to emote feelings through his phrasing.

To learn to sing like Ben Selvin, a good place to start is by analyzing your own voice. Take Singing Carrots' vocal range test to determine your vocal range, and compare it with Selvin's. It's important to know your vocal range because that will determine which songs you're comfortable singing, and which ones are outside of your range.

Once you've determined your vocal range, start listening to Ben Selvin's music. Some of his most well-known songs include "Dardanella," "Baby Face," and "My Blue Heaven." Pay attention to the nuances of his performances to get a sense of how he uses his voice to express emotion. His use of vibrato, for example, is well-known, and incorporating that into your own performances can help you capture his unique style.

Breathing is also important in learning to sing like Ben Selvin. Make sure you're using breath support when you sing to give your voice power and keep it steady. Singing Carrots offers several articles and exercises that can help you improve your breathing technique, as well as your ability to control your pitch and tone.

Finally, remember that singing is about more than just hitting the right notes. Emoting feeling through your phrasing is just as important. Singing Carrots offers courses and articles that can help you better understand how to connect with your audience through your singing.

Incorporating Singing Carrots' pitch training and pitch monitor tools into your practice routine will also help you learn to sing like Ben Selvin. These tools can help you fine-tune your pitch and give you immediate feedback on your performance.

If you're looking for more information about Ben Selvin or for more ways to improve your singing, check out Singing Carrots' artist vocal ranges and singing course.

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