Irene Kral was a jazz singer with a warm and tender voice. Her style was characterized by a smooth transition between chest voice and head voice, producing a balanced tone throughout her range. Kral had a unique approach to phrasing and wonderful intonation, which helped her deliver emotional lyrics with authenticity and grace.

If you want to learn how to sing like Irene Kral, these are some of the steps you should take:

• Master your breathing technique
  As with all great singing, proper breathing technique is the foundation of Irene Kral's style. Kral emphasized the use of diaphragmatic breathing, where you inhale air into your lower lungs, expanding your stomach and creating a stable base from which to start singing. To learn and practice correct breathing technique, head to Singing Carrot's Breathing Basics article and the Farinelli Breathing exercise video.
• Learn correct posture
  To sing with proper breath support, you also need to be aware of your posture. Stand straight with your shoulders relaxed, make sure your chest is not too high or too low, and bend your knees gently. You can go into more detail by checking out the How posture affects your singing article and the Good Singing Posture video.
• Discover your vocal range
  Knowing your vocal range is essential, because it can help you select the right materials for practice and performance. Use Singing Carrot's Vocal range test to find your range and get inspired by Irene Kral's covers of jazz standards like "When I Look in Your Eyes" or "Gentle Rain".
• Work on your timing and phrasing
  Irene Kral had a beautiful sense of rhythm, and as a jazz singer, she had to be precise with her phrasing. To hone your sense of timing, you should check out the How to learn a song effectively article. Additionally, Singing Carrots offers a game-like experience designed to train your pitch and sense of melody called Pitch Training.
• Explore heavy modal
  Irene Kral stands out for her ability to sing with a heavy modal technique. This technique emphasizes the chest voice, creating rich and powerful tones. You can try it using Singing Carrot's Singing Comfort Zone video.
• Experiment with vibrato
  Irene Kral uses vibrato to enrich her sound and bring a unique character to her singing. Vibrato requires proper breath support and a balanced technique, which you can master using the Sustain Vocal video and the Beggars Bounce exercise.
• Practicing articulation
  Irene Kral often sang with very clear diction and crisp articulation. This can be challenging, but with Singing Carrots's Finger Bite exercise you can have a fun way of mastering it.

With Singing Carrots resources, you have all the tools you need to learn to sing like Irene Kral. Master breathing technique and posture, discover your range, work on timing and phrasing, and experiment with heavy modal or vibrato techniques. With practice and dedication, you'll develop a unique voice all your own that effortlessly sings the songs you love.