Jim Reeves, a country and pop singer of the 1950s, had a voice that was smooth as silk. Often described as a velvet voice or a gentleman's voice, his crooning style was both emotive and romantic. Reeves' voice had qualities of both a baritone and a tenor and he sang with a very smooth, consistent vibrato.

Reeves' signature sound was achieved through his phrasing and breathing techniques -- he sang with a very relaxed, smooth style, allowing his voice to gently glide over the melodies. One of the most notable characteristics of Reeves' voice was his ability to stay perfectly in tune. Reeves' pitch accuracy was impeccable, and his songs were always presented with pristine intonation.

To learn how to sing like Jim Reeves, it’s important to take a few lessons with your voice coach but there also some things you can do on your own. Firstly, before you start singing, it is important to warm up your voice. This can be done with our Farinelli Breathing exercise.

When you start singing Jim Reeves' songs, it's important to master the correct breathing technique. Reeves's voice had depth and volume, and he was a master at breath control. One of the keys to Reeves' success was his ability to take deep breaths before phrases and sing with a relaxed throat and a sustained breath. You can learn more about proper breathing technique with our articles on active and passive breathing and breath support and respiration.

Reeves' songs often feature long phrases and slow, easy melodies, making them ideal for singing practice and learning to sustain your breath. Try practicing his songs like "He'll Have to Go," "Welcome to My World," and "Adios Amigo" with our Pitch Training singing game to work on your pitch accuracy.

Another key to Reeves' vocal style was his smooth vibrato. He was able to control his vibrato and make it sound very natural and effortless. You can learn how to develop your own vibrato with our article on singing with vibrato.

In order to match Reeves's signature sound, it's important to study his vocal technique, phrasing, and breath control. You can start by checking out our article on voice registers and vocal break, which breaks down the different vocal registers and techniques used to bridge the gap between them. Reeves was skilled in using his mixed voice especially when he sang in the upper range of his voice.

Finally, make sure that you are taking good care of your voice. Follow our tips on vocal health and posture to prevent any damage to your vocal cords. Do your warm-ups, practice and enjoy singing just like Jim Reeves.

To find more songs by Jim Reeves that match your vocal range, use our Song search by vocal range.