Singing like Shirley Bassey: Goldfinger

The iconic singing performance of Shirley Bassey in "Goldfinger" is beloved by generation after generation.

The unique vocal technique of Bassey complements the character's sultry, seductive and dangerous attributes.

Methods to Learn from Bassey's Technique

1. Analysis - Analyze your voice like Shirley Bassey would. Use breathing basics, vocal registers, vocal break, resonance in singing, and voice types to understand your instrument. Start by taking the vocal range test to determine your vocal range and then use the Vocal Pitch Monitor to identify your pitch accuracy.
2. Warm-up - Training your voice is important; use the Farinelli Breathing to warm yourself up along with a quick 3-minute warm-up to get your vocal cords ready for practice.
3. Control - Shirley Bassey's vocal control was on point which allowed every note to have the intended effect. To learn more about control, Singing Carrots has many articles and videos about performing, posture, breath support, and breath control. Be sure to check the skill-related videos about Twang, Growling, Vibrato, Chest Voice, Voice Registers, Posture, Emotion-control, Breath, and Nasality.
4. Practicing - Songs like "Goldfinger" require a lot of practice, especially to get the phrasing and the emotion right. Singing Carrots Songbook is a great resource to help practice, with the ability to create your set list as well as access lyrics, sheet music, chords, karaoke, and YouTube audio. The pitch training section provides vocal warm-ups, pitch visualizer, and exercises for range and agility.
5. Learning by Example - An additional helpful tool is to study Shirley Bassey's songs. Pay attention to her warmth and the way she projects her voice. Shirley Bassey's popular songs are known for their emotional intensity, her best examples being "Goldfinger," "I (Who Have Nothing)", and "Diamonds Are Forever."

To sing like Shirley Bassey, you need to have an understanding of the basics and good control of your voice, and diligent practice.

To learn more about singing, check out Singing Carrots' course or its related articles explaining various vocal techniques.