Learning to Sing like Tom Jones

Tom Jones, widely regarded as one of the greatest vocalists of the 20th century, is known for his powerful voice and unique vocal style. Jones's signature sound comes from his ability to seamlessly blend elements of pop, rock, soul, and country into his music.

Practical Tips to Get You Started:

Analyze your voice

The first step in learning to sing like Tom Jones is to analyze your own voice. Take Singing Carrots' vocal range test to determine your vocal range, then compare it with Jones's vocal range. This will give you a starting point for developing the power and range of your voice.

Identify your voice type

To sing like Tom Jones, it's important to understand your voice type. Read Singing Carrots' article on voice types to determine whether you have a bass, baritone, tenor, mezzo-soprano, or soprano voice.

Practice breathing

Tom Jones is known for his powerful voice and long, sustained notes. To achieve this, you need to practice proper breathing techniques. Check out Singing Carrots' article on breathing basics to learn how to breathe deeply and consistently.

Develop your vocal range and control

Tom Jones has a wide vocal range and incredible control over his voice. Singing Carrots' pitch training program can help you develop your range and control, while the vocal pitch monitor can help you see your sung notes on a virtual piano.

Listen to Tom Jones's music

One of the best ways to learn how to sing like Tom Jones is to listen to his music and study his unique vocal style. Some of Jones's most iconic songs, such as "It's Not Unusual," "Delilah," and "What's New Pussycat?," showcase his powerful voice and impressive range.

Sing with emotion and intuition

Another characteristic that sets Tom Jones apart as a vocalist is his emotive singing style. Singing Carrots' article on singing with intuition, skills, emotion, and thinking can help you develop this aspect of your singing.

Use contemporary vocal techniques

Finally, to complete your transformation into a Tom Jones-style singer, you can incorporate some of the contemporary vocal techniques he uses. Singing Carrots' article on contemporary vocal techniques covers three techniques: heavy modal, twang, and belting. Incorporating these techniques into your singing will help you achieve Jones's signature gravelly, powerful vocal sound.

By following these tips and utilizing Singing Carrots' resources, you can learn to sing like Tom Jones and develop your own unique vocal style.