Singing Guide: John Pizzarelli
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
In this article, we will explore how to learn singing like the talented John Pizzarelli. Known for his smooth baritone voice and scat singing, Pizzarelli's vocal technique is unique and easily recognizable. To sing like him, here are some practical tips and Singing Carrots resources to help you improve your vocals.
Songs to showcase John Pizzarelli's vocal technique
Some of John Pizzarelli's most popular songs to showcase his unique vocal technique include:
- I Feel Fine
- Midnight McCartney
- Get Back
- Honey Pie
- A Hard Day's Night
Vocal Technique
Pizzarelli incorporates scat singing in his performances, and he is also known for being a smooth baritone. To sing like him, it is essential to work on the following vocal techniques:
Breathing
Breathing is fundamental when it comes to singing. You must control your breath to manage the sound and the rhythm. To enhance your breath support, visit the following resource: Breath Support.
Articulation
Articulation is the clarity of your pronunciation, pitch, and rhythm. To improve articulation, check out this resource: Articulation.
Scatting
To master your scat singing, you need to train your ear and your voice. It can be tricky, but with these resources, you can make your scat singing better: Contemporary vocal techniques: Heavy modal, Twang, Belting and Vocal distortion & Growling.
Range
Pizzarelli has a deep baritone voice that is smooth and pleasant to the ear. If you want to work on the lower range of your voice, the following resource will be helpful: Vocal range test.
Pitch Accuracy
Pizzarelli's pitch accuracy is exceptional. He sings on-point and in key, and you can achieve this too with the right tools. To improve your pitch accuracy, review these tools: Pitch accuracy test and Pitch Training - Educational Singing Game.
Open mouth & throat
One of the critical techniques that John utilizes is keeping his mouth open while singing. If you want to learn more about this technique and how it can benefit your singing, take a look at the following resource: Open mouth & throat.
Conclusion
By learning and practicing these techniques and using Singing Carrots' resources, you can improve your singing and sing like John Pizzarelli. Keep in mind that learning to sing takes time and effort, but practice is the key to success. Keep on singing and practicing, and you will eventually hear yourself sounding closer to your favorite artist each day!