Singing Guide: Frankie Vaughan
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Frankie Vaughan was a British singer and performer who gained popularity in the 1950s and 1960s with his unique style of swing and easy listening music. Vaughan's vocal technique was characterized by its smoothness, control, and emotive delivery.
If you want to learn singing like Frankie Vaughan, it's important to first understand his signature vocal techniques. Vaughan's vocal style involved a lot of vibrato, which he used to add emotional depth to his performances. Additionally, he often used a "crooning" style, which involves a soft and intimate delivery of the lyrics.
To start developing your own version of Vaughan's signature sound, it's crucial to focus on your breathing and pitch accuracy. Building a strong breath support system will allow you to sing with more control and power, as well as prolong your vocal phrases. Some of the Singing Carrots exercises that can help in this regard include Farinelli Breathing and Sustain Vocal. Practicing pitch accuracy tests like the ones available on Singing Carrots can also greatly improve your singing skills.
Another key skill to master if you want to sing like Vaughan is the ability to resonate your voice in your nasal cavities. This technique adds an extra layer of depth and warmth to your singing, and can be achieved through exercises like Soft Palate and Stop Sounding Nasal.
To further improve your vocal range, consider using our Vocal Range Test with Frankie Vaughan as one of the singers to compare your range to. Other Singing Carrots resources that can help you hone your skills include the Vocal Pitch Monitor, which allows you to see your notes on a virtual piano, and our Pitch Training game, which provides interactive vocal warm-ups and exercises.
Some of Frankie Vaughan's signature songs include "Give Me the Moonlight," "Tower of Strength," and "Green Door." To learn these songs more effectively, be sure to check out our guides on How to Learn a Song Effectively and Articulation.
By practicing regularly and using the resources available on Singing Carrots, you can develop your singing skills and learn to sing like Frankie Vaughan.