Singing Guide: It Happened in Brooklyn
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Frank Sinatra was a crooner who defined popular music in the 20th century and had a career spanning more than 50 years. He was known for his unique voice, stage presence, and vocal interpretation. Many aspiring singers dream of singing like Frank, known for his romantic ballads, swing numbers, and jazzy tunes.
If you want to emulate Frank's singing style, start by analyzing your voice. The How to analyze your voice article on Singing Carrots website covers techniques to help you achieve this.
Frank Sinatra was a baritone, with a range spanning two octaves from B2 to B4 in his prime. His voice had a light and silky quality, with impeccable phrasing and breath control. This enabled him to smoothly switch between registers, modulate pitch, and perform staccato and legato vocal runs with ease. He was also known for his signature 'crooning' style, an intimate, relaxed, and conversational tone.
Take the Vocal range test and compare your vocal range with Frank's to know which songs are within your comfort zone.
Frank Sinatra was a versatile singer and sang songs from a wide range of genres, including pop, swing, ballads, and jazz. To learn his vocal techniques, it's recommended to concentrate on one genre. If you are interested in ballads, choose a song like "It happened in Brooklyn" from the 1947 movie of the same name.
Make sure you prepare well before singing a song. The How to learn a song effectively article offers tips on song analysis, memorization, and interpretation.
To sing like Frank, you also need to pay attention to your breathing. The Breathing basics and Breath support articles provide an in-depth guide to breathing techniques for singers.
Frank Sinatra's phrasing, vocal registers, and vibrato can be challenging to master. The Contemporary vocal techniques: Heavy modal, Twang, Belting article covers techniques for developing your vocal agility and range.
Sing different musical scales and arpeggios to strengthen your vocal muscles and improve your control over the pitch. The Pitch Training tool can help users to implement this.
Last but not least, posture and relaxation are essential aspects to keep in mind for proper singing. The How posture affects your singing and Relaxing Breath video demonstrate how to improve your singing performance by adopting good posture and relaxation while singing.
These tips are a starting point to help you learn to sing like Frank Sinatra. Keep practicing and exploring your vocal range to develop your unique style. Remember to utilize all resources available on Singing Carrots to improve your singing. Good luck!