Bobby Boris Pickett and the Crypt-Kickers are most famous for their Halloween themed novelty hit “Monster Mash”. The song, released in 1962, reached the top of the US charts and remains popular Halloween music till today. Pickett emulated the horror films of the time with his deep, ominous voice singing the funny and catchy lyrics. If you’re interested in learning to sing like Bobby Boris Pickett, you’ve come to the right place. Here are some tips and resources to get you started:

Develop Your Resonance

One of the defining features of Pickett’s vocals is the deep, rich resonance he uses to create a spooky atmosphere. To develop your own resonance, focus on your breath support and open throat technique when singing. This will enable you to create a fuller, richer sound that will make your singing stand out. Check out this Singing Carrots article for more tips on resonance.

Perfect Your Chest Voice

Pickett extensively uses chest voice to create his deep, horror-themed vocals. To develop your own chest voice, start by practicing scales and arpeggios in the lower part of your range. Gradually work on increasing your range while keeping the resonance in the chest voice. Check out this Singing Carrots video explaining chest voice for more information.

Explore Vocal Twang

Vocal twang is a technique that allows you to produce a brighter sound by narrowing the back of your throat. Pickett used twang to great effect when creating his characteristically gravelly vocals. Here is a Singing Carrots video explaining how to use twang.

Songs to Practice

Aside from “Monster Mash”, other songs by Bobby Boris Pickett that showcase his signature deep, ominous vocal style include “The Werewolf Watusi” and “Me & My Mummy”. Try singing along to these songs to get a better feel for Pickett’s unique style.

Singing Carrots Tools to Use

• Take the vocal range test to determine your vocal range and compare it with Bobby Boris Pickett’s.
• Practice pitch accuracy with the pitch accuracy test.
• Use the vocal pitch monitor to see your notes on a virtual piano.
• Train your pitch with pitch training, which includes warm-ups, pitch visualizer, and exercises for range and agility.
• Search songs by vocal range on Singing Carrots’ song search to find songs that suit your singing style.

Bobby Boris Pickett was a unique artist who created a spooky and amusing sound. With these tips and resources, you can learn to sing like him and add your own twist to his style to create something new and exciting. Enjoy the process and have fun singing!