Singing Guide: Kenny Lattimore
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Kenny Lattimore is an American contemporary R&B singer known for his soulful ballads and impressive vocal control. To sing like Kenny, there are several elements you should focus on.
Vocal Range and Control
Kenny has a wide vocal range and a smooth, controlled delivery. To improve your vocal range and control, consider taking Singing Carrots' Vocal Range Test and Pitch Accuracy Test. These will help you understand your range and pitch accuracy, and give you a starting point to develop your vocal technique.
Breath Support
Breath support is essential for any singer, but is particularly important for soulful ballad singing like Kenny's. You can learn about breath support in Singing Carrots' articles on Breathing Basics and Breath Support. You can also use the Farinelli Breathing exercise video to help build your breath control.
Articulation
Kenny's power as a balladeer lies in his clear enunciation and phrasing. To learn more about articulation, read the Singing Carrots article on Articulation. You can also practice articulation with the Finger Bite exercise.
Emotional Delivery
Soulful ballads require strong emotional delivery. To learn about singing with emotion, read the Singing Carrots article on Singing with Intuition, Skills, Emotion, and Thinking. You can also learn more about performing on stage in the article on Tips for Performing on Stage.
Songs to Practice
Kenny Lattimore has many great songs for practicing your balladeer skills. Some of his highlights include "For You," "Never Too Busy," and "If I Lose My Woman."
Singing Course
Finally, you can deepen your knowledge of music theory and practical singing techniques with Singing Carrots' 21-lesson course.
By focusing on these elements of Kenny Lattimore's singing, you can strengthen your vocal technique and start to sing soulful ballads like Kenny with greater ease and confidence.