Gene McDaniels was a unique American R&B and soul singer with a remarkable vocal technique. His powerful and soulful voice was a great influence to many other soul artists. If you want to learn how to sing like him, keep on reading!

Vocal Range and Type

To sing like Gene McDaniels, you need to have an excellent control over your vocal range. Take the Vocal Range Test and practice singing in different registers. Gene had a remarkable vocal range and sang with a baritone voice, which allowed him to switch between different pitches smoothly. Check your voice type, too, and learn about voice types so that you can establish a healthy vocal range for your voice.

Breathing Technique

A proper breathing technique is fundamental to singing like Gene McDaniels. To achieve a voice as powerful and soulful as Gene’s, warm-up and strengthen your breathing muscles. Check out Breathing Basics to learn how to use your breath and Breath Supportto learn how to control it.

Unique Style

Gene McDaniels's unique style of singing was a combination of soul, R&B, pop, and jazz. He was particularly known for his vocal stylings and gentle vibrato. His voice also had a certain emotional depth and richness to it.

Take the Pitch Accuracy Test to ensure you're singing on pitch. To sing like Gene, you need to add a gentle vibrato to your sound. This technique can also be used to help bring out the emotional depth and richness of your voice.

Gene’s Songs to Practice Singing

The best way to learn and practice singing like Gene McDaniels is to study his music and try to interpret it in your own voice. Here are some of his most famous songs:

• A Hundred Pounds of Clay
• Point of No Return
• Chip Chip
• Tower of Strength
• Spanish Lace

Use the Song Search function to find songs that match your vocal range and genre preference. You can also use the Artist Vocal Ranges tool to learn more about Gene McDaniels's vocal range and discover other artists with similar voices.

Resources

Check the Singing Carrots blog for more articles on singing techniques, health, and performance tips. Here are some tools from Singing Carrots that will be useful for your practice:

• Vocal Pitch Monitor: This tool will help you to see your sung notes on a virtual piano and analyse your pitch and vibrato.
• Pitch Training: Interactive vocal warm-ups, pitch visualizer, and exercises for range and agility.
• Singing Course: A 21-lesson program covering singing theory and practical tips.
• Pitch Accuracy Test: Sing along to simple melodies and assess your pitch accuracy.

Remember to take care of your vocal health. Learn why it's important to take care of your voice in our Vocal Health article.