Harry Secombe was a Welsh comedian, actor, and singer, best known for his work with comedian Spike Milligan and Peter Sellers on the classic BBC radio program, "The Goon Show". While Secombe possessed a beautiful tenor voice, perhaps his most striking musical gift was his ability to use his voice, along with a patient, sensitive song delivery to create touching, emotional moments, which consistently left audiences in rapturous delight. If you are interested in learning to sing like Harry Secombe, here are some tips and helpful resources:

Vocal Techniques

• Breathing - It's no secret that good singing requires good breathing techniques.
• Open Mouth & Throat - To take full advantage of your vocal range, you need to open your mouth and throat fully.
• Voice Registers & Vocal Break - Harry Secombe had a fantastic range, so it's essential to master the different voice registers.
• Resonance - Resonance is what gives your singing voice warmth and depth.
• Vibrato - Vibrato is a singing technique that will add a lot of personality to your voice.

Harry Secombe’s Unique Vocal Techniques

• Singing with emotion - Harry Secombe had a great gift for using his voice to evoke strong emotions.
• Chest Voice - Harry Secombe had an excellent chest voice, which he used to great effect in many of his songs. Check out this video on chest voice explained.
• Twang - Twang is a technique that can add brightness and edge to your voice.
• Growling - Harry Secombe occasionally used a growl in his voice, and it's a technique you can develop too.

Songs showcasing Harry Secombe's skills

• "If I Ruled the World" from the musical, "Pickwick".
• "This is My Song" from the movie, "Count Your Blessings."
• "All Through The Night", the traditional Welsh folksong.
• "Bless This House," the anthem of family and home life.

Singing Carrots Tools

At Singing Carrots, we have many tools to help you improve your singing skills, including:

• Vocal range test - This test helps you determine your vocal range.
• Vocal pitch monitor - See your sung notes on a virtual piano.
• Pitch training - Training games, interactive warm-ups, and exercises for range and agility.