Singing Guide: Eddie Cantor
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Eddie Cantor was a renowned American performer and comedian of the 20th century. A trailblazer in vaudeville, his musicals and Broadway productions became a hallmark of American music in the 1920s-30s. He’s known not only for his hits "Makin' Whoopee" and "I'm Just Wild About Harry" but also for his unique, raspy vocal style and the witty lyricism of his songs.
If you want to learn how to sing like Eddie Cantor, his signature vocal technique needs to be mastered. This includes his clever phrasing, attention to breathwork, and projecting his message in an engaging and funny way.
The vocal range test and pitch accuracy test on Singing Carrots can help you analyze your voice, vocal type, and learning needs. Armed with this knowledge, you can explore the range of songs Cantor performed over his career.
For example, "How Ya Gonna Keep 'em Down on the Farm?" will showcase your ability to bring that comedic flair to life with excellent articulation and enunciation. It provides a great opportunity to improve your phrasing and expression.
To perfect your breath support and understand vocal registers, check out the breathing basics, breath support, and voice registers articles on Singing Carrots. Additionally, the chest voice and voice register videos will develop your singing techniques.
Practicing the open mouth, throat, and resonance techniques will help you sing Cantor's lively and lighthearted style with ease. Improving your articulation with the Finger Bite video and articulation techniques explains in the Articulation blog post can make you sound more like Cantor.
Always remember that practice is key, singing songs regularly, and using the useful resources on Singing Carrots, such as the interactive pitch training, will help you perfect your technique.
Take your time and explore the singing courses on Singing Carrots as well, starting with beginners and building valuable skills and knowledge with each module.
With hard work, dedication, and the right resources, you can master Eddie Cantor's unique vocal style and level up your singing abilities.