James Bond, the suave secret agent, is not just known for his daring stunts but also his perfect sense of timing when it comes to wooing women. However, it is his British baritone that makes him stand out in a crowd. And when you hear James Bond, it's impossible to avoid imagining him in a white tuxedo.

If you want to sound like James Bond, you need to follow his unique vocal technique. Bond's voice is deep, smooth and authoritative, with a British accent that oozes class. His secret lies in utilizing his pharynx (throat) muscles to amplify and deepen his voice's tone.

Here are some practical tips on how to learn to sing like James Bond:

• Start by practicing speaking at a slower pace with a deeper voice.
• Breathe deep into your lungs to expand your chest cavity. This opens up the pharynx for better vocalization.
• Relax your body and neck while singing. A tense body will result in a restricted tone.
• Enunciate your phrases clearly to achieve a crisp and clear sound.
• Mimic Bond's sound every day to develop your own deep and authoritative voice.

Apart from practical advice, Singing Carrots gives you various resources to aid your journey towards sounding like James Bond. The Vocal range test and Pitch accuracy test will help you understand what your vocal range is and how much work you need to do to sound like Bond.
Pitch Training is a game-based practice tool that gamifies the art of pitch training.
Search songs by vocal range and explore vocal ranges of famous singers to discover compositions more suited to Bond's vocal register.

Below are some songs you can practice singing that exemplify James Bond's vocal style:

• "Goldfinger" by Shirley Bassey
• "Diamonds Are Forever" by Shirley Bassey
• "Nobody Does It Better" by Carly Simon
• "Moonraker" by Shirley Bassey
• "Thunderball" by Tom Jones

Lastyle, James Bond's vocal technique is heavily influenced by British Choral Tradition. The Singing Carrots singing course takes a deep dive into Western vocal music history and helps you understand the vocal techniques employed in British Choral tradition.

References:

• The James Bond Theme: A Modernity Born of Tradition
• Vocal Techniques for Speaking like James Bond