Benny Goodman was one of the most impressive clarinet players of his time and one of the most renowned bandleaders in jazz, known for his swing-era dance music. Goodman's style of playing was very unique, which has paved the way for many jazz clarinetists who followed in his footsteps. In this article, we'll explore Goodman's unique vocal technique, showcase some of his songs, as well as tips and Singing Carrots resources that can help you learn singing like Benny Goodman.

Goodman's Unique Vocal Technique

Goodman was a master of improvisation and had a very distinctive phrasing style. He played with great technical precision, speed, and power, and his style was characterized by a bright, clear tone. His approach to swing and jazz also incorporated a lot of subtle nuances, such as slides, glissandos, and vibrato.

When it comes to emulating Goodman's vocal technique, there are a few key aspects to consider. Firstly, you'll need to focus on your phrasing by working on your breathing technique and experimenting with different vibrato techniques. Secondly, you'll need to work on your dexterity and technical control by doing regular finger exercises and scales. Finally, you'll need to build a large repertoire of songs to showcase your skills and develop your style.

Songs Showcasing Goodman's Technique

Some of the songs that best showcase Goodman's unique vocal technique include:

• "Sing, Sing, Sing"
• "Moonglow"
• "Stompin' at the Savoy"
• "Don't Be That Way"
• "Jersey Bounce"
• "Let's Dance"

Practical Tips

To learn singing like Benny Goodman, here are some practical tips you can use:

• Work on your breathing technique: Check out the Singing Carrots article on breath support and practice diaphragmatic breathing.
• Practice scales and finger exercises: Use Singing Carrots' Pitch Training - Educational Singing Game to improve your technical control.
• Build your repertoire: Use Singing Carrots' Song search to find songs that match your vocal range and genre preference.
• Experiment with different vibrato techniques: Learn more about vibrato in the Singing Carrots article on singing with vibrato.

Singing Carrots Resources

In addition to the practical tips mentioned above, Singing Carrots offers a range of resources to help you learn singing like Benny Goodman:

• Vocal range test - Determine your vocal range and compare it with famous singers.
• Pitch accuracy test - Assess your pitch accuracy by singing along with simple melodies.
• Vocal Pitch Monitor - See your sung notes on a virtual piano.
• Pitch Training - Educational Singing Game - Interactive vocal warm-ups, pitch visualizer, and exercises for range and agility.
• Search songs - Find songs matching your vocal range, difficulty, and genre preference.
• Artist vocal ranges - Discover vocal ranges of over 5000 famous singers.
• Singing course - A 21-lesson program covering singing theory and practical tips.

By using these Singing Carrots resources and following the practical tips mentioned in this article, you can begin to develop your vocal technique and learn singing like Benny Goodman.