Singing Guide: Jerome Kern

Singing Guide: Jerome Kern

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

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Jerome Kern was an American composer who wrote over 700 songs, including popular tunes like "All the Things You Are," "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes," and "The Way You Look Tonight." His unique vocal technique was an emphasis on phrasing and melodic expressiveness, allowing the singer to fully convey the emotional content of the song.

To sing like Jerome Kern, start by analyzing your voice. Take the Singing Carrots vocal range test to determine your own range and assess where you fit in with Kern's style. Then, check out the Singing Carrots pitch accuracy test and vocal pitch monitor tools to improve your pitch accuracy and visualize your vocal performance.

To develop Kern's unique vocal technique, focus on breathing basics, vocal registers, and overcoming vocal breaks. Check out the Singing Carrots articles on breath support and voice registers & vocal breaks, as well as the skill-related videos on chest voice/voice registers and mixed voice/voice break to improve your singing.

To practice like Jerome Kern, delve into the Singing Carrots pitch training resource and sing along with some of Kern's most iconic songs, like "Ol' Man River" and "The Song is You." The Singing Carrots song search tool can help you find songs matching your vocal range, difficulty, and genre preference, ensuring a perfect fit for your abilities.

Don't forget to pay attention to your posture and take care of your vocal health. Check out the Singing Carrots articles on posture and vocal health for practical advice.

With these tips and resources, you can learn to sing like Jerome Kern and fully convey the emotional power of his timeless compositions. Keep practicing and refining your technique with Singing Carrots to achieve your singing goals.

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