Harry Choates, also known as Fiddle King of Cajun Swing, was an American songwriter and fiddler, and is widely regarded as a legendary figure in the Cajun music genre. Choates was active in the early 1940s and produced many hit songs such as "Jole Blon," "Basile Waltz," and "Hackberry Hop."

If you're looking to learn singing like Harry Choates, there are a few things you should keep in mind. For starters, Mr. Choates' unique vocal phrasing incorporates a distinctive injection of Cajun influence that is heavily influenced by traditional and folk instrumentation. To re-create his sound, one should focus on Cajun and Blues music genres while also appreciating traditional American country or western styles.

To get started on your journey to emulate Harry Choates' sound, Singing Carrots has multiple resources at your disposal. If you're interested in a vocal range test, it could be helpful to identify and practice singing in the range that best fits Harry Choates' vocal tones. Additionally, you can take the Pitch accuracy test to determine your pitch accuracy and tune your vocals accordingly.

An essential trait of Harry Choate's singing style is the use of his fiddle accompanying the lyrics and melody. Considering that traditional Cajun music is incredibly rhythmical, it's essential to follow Mr. Choate's lead to develop a unique singing style. The Vocal Pitch Monitor is a valuable tool that could come in handy to observe how your body and vocal chords change with varying pitch ranges.

Suppose you want to improve your vocal skills and develop the distinct tone and phrasing that Harry Choates possessed? Then we recommend you check some of our articles and videos like:

• How to analyze your voice
• Voice types
• Breathing basics
• Voice registers & vocal break
• Breath support
• Open mouth & throat
• How to learn a song effectively
• Avoiding constrictions
• Pop/Jazz vs Classical singing
• Singing with intuition, skills, emotion, and thinking
• Contemporary vocal techniques: Heavy modal, Twang, Belting
• Vocal distortion & Growling
• Singing with Vibrato
• Articulation
• Why do we sing out of pitch?
• Resonance in singing
• How to find your own authentic voice
• Vocal health
• How posture affects your singing
• How to overcome stage fright
• Tips for performing on stage

Here are some recommended videos to perfect different aspects of your singing:

• Twang: How to Twang Exercise
• Growling: How to Growl Exercise
• Vibrato: Beggars Bounce, Diaphragm Bounce
• Breath/Warm-up/Practice-starter: Farinelli Breathing
• Articulation: Finger Bite
• Chest Voice/Voice Registers: Singing Comfort Zone
• Voice Registers/Mixed Voice/Voice Break: Voice Break, Mixed Voice
• Warm-up/Practice-starter: Humming
• Posture: Good Singing Posture
• Emotion-control/Performing: Relaxing Breath
• Breath/Sustain: Sustain Vocal
• Nasality: Soft Palate, Stop Sounding Nasal
• Chest Voice/Voice Registers: Chest Voice Explained
• Onsets-offsets: Glottal Onset
• Performing: Stage Tips
• Warm-up/Practice-starter: 3 Minute Warm Up

Last but not least, we recommend taking our Vocal Training course covering theory and practical tips for aspiring singers, after which you will be much better equipped to tackle the Cajun music genre.