High Wide and Handsome is a musical which originally opened on Broadway in 1937. Featuring music and lyrics by Jimmy McHugh and Harold Adamson, it is an ode to a bygone era of American popular music. The songs of High Wide and Handsome evoke an earlier time, when tunes were written to be crooned and the rhythms were built for dancing. Learning to sing like the stars of this era requires a combination of technical prowess and a love for the songs themselves.

To start, take Singing Carrots' vocal range test to find out where your voice sits in the spectrum of singers. Then, listen to recordings of Al Jolson, Bing Crosby, and Cab Calloway, some of the most famous singers of this golden age, to get a sense of the unique style and delivery of songs from this era.

One of the standout features of the High Wide and Handsome era is vibrato, a rapid fluctuation of pitch. Singing Carrots' article on singing with vibrato can help you practice this technique, and its vocal pitch monitor can help you hear and develop it.

Another technical hallmark of this era is a focus on resonant/forward placement, chest voice, and a free, relaxed throat. Singing Carrots' articles on vocal health and breath support can help you build the strength and control needed to support your singing and improve your tone quality.

Once you've got the technical basics under your belt, it's time to hone your artistry. Singing Carrots' song search and artist vocal ranges can help you find songs suitable for your vocal range and interests, and then work through Singing Carrots' singing course to further refine your technique and deepen your musical understanding.

So, if you want to learn how to sing like the legends of the High Wide and Handsome era, start with Singing Carrots' resources and keep practicing with dedication and passion!