Singing Guide: Ken Howard

Singing Guide: Ken Howard

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

Are you a beginner or advanced singer?

Ken Howard was an American actor, best known for his dynamic roles on stage and screen. He had a powerful and versatile singing voice which he used in musical theater productions, earning a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical for his role in "Child's Play".

To learn to sing like Ken Howard, start by analyzing your own vocal range and determining which songs suit your voice best. Singing Carrots' Vocal Range Test is a great tool for that. After that, check his roles in musical theater productions, paying special attention to "1776" and "Child's Play" as he showcased his extraordinary vocal range in those productions.

Effective warm-ups before practicing and performing are crucial for maintaining healthy and efficient technique. The Farinelli Breathing video exercise available on Singing Carrots can be an excellent way to warm up your vocal cords.

To sing like Ken Howard, one needs to develop a robust chest voice, and learn how to properly use mixed voice. The Chest Voice Explained and Singing Comfort Zone videos are going to be helpful here.

It's also essential to learn how to breathe efficiently to sustain your notes for longer periods. Several articles on Singing Carrots explain breath support and respiration. Active and Passive Breathing, Breath Support, and Sustain Vocal can be excellent starting points.

Vibrato is a unique feature in Ken Howard's singing and is an essential skill in musical theater singing. Check out the Singing With Vibrato article to learn more about it.

Finally, ensure you have good singing posture, and you can control your emotions while performing. Good Singing Posture, How Posture Affects Your Singing, and Relaxing Breath can help in that respect.

Remember that singing, like any other skill, takes time and patient practice, so work diligently every day. With the knowledge and resources provided by Singing Carrots, you can learn to sing like your favorite stars, including Ken Howard.

Learn more about this artist vocal range, voice type and repertoire.