Don Cornell was an American singer born in The Bronx in 1919. Cornell's unique voice and phrasing have made him an important singer of the crooner era. His singing style emphasizes breathing and phrasing, and his tone is mellow but emotional.

If you want to learn how to sing like Don Cornell, here are some tips for you:

• Analyze your voice: Everybody's voice is unique, and while some people might be able to mimic sounds and styles, it is essential to start by analyzing your voice, figuring out your range, and your vocal type. This article about voice types will help you understand what differentiates the various voice types.
• Breathing basics: Breathing is a critical aspect of singing. Learn how to breathe correctly for singing with this article about breathing basics and this breath support article.
• Voice registers: Understand voice registers and how to balance them, so your voice maintains consistency.
• Mixed Voice: Mixing head voice and chest voice will give you a more balanced and robust sound. Here are some videos explaining mixed voice and voice break techniques.
• Articulation tips: Improving your articulation can result in clearer singing while conveying lyrics and emotions effectively. Try this finger bite exercise to help you practice your articulation.
• Vocal health: Learn how to care for your voice with these vocal health tips, including hydration, posture, and rest.

Now that you know about the basics, here are some things you should focus on when singing like Don Cornell:

• Emotion control: Don Cornell's phrasing and intonation can be emotive, particularly in ballads. Check out this video with tips for emotion control and performing.
• Open your mouth and throat: One way to achieve such a full and rich sound is to make sure you open your mouth and throat while singing. This article about singing with an open mouth and throat should help you get started.
• Singing in Chest voice: Don Cornell used his chest voice heavily. If you're not sure what your chest voice is or want to improve it, this video about chest voice and vocal comfort zone is a great place to start.
• Vibrato: Vibrato refers to a slight fluctuation in pitch that can add an extra element of emotion to your singing. Check out this article on singing with vibrato to learn more.
• Don Cornell's songs: Finally, if you want to practice singing like Don Cornell, start by listening to his songs. Here is a search engine for songs matching your vocal range and preference. Some of his famous songs include "I'm Yours," "Hold My Hand," and "It Is Better To Be By Yourself." Additionally here is an educational singing course that covers singing theory, do's, and don'ts, that you could benefit from.

Best of luck with your singing!