Singing Guide: Lauren Bacall
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Lauren Bacall was a famous actress and singer known for her sultry voice. Her unique vocal technique includes a low and husky tone which is commonly associated with jazz and blues music. In this article, you'll learn how to develop your voice to sing like Lauren Bacall and explore some of her most iconic songs. Use the following advice and Singing Carrots resources to master Bacall's style.
- First, analyze your own voice with Singing Carrots' Vocal Range Test to determine where you sit on the musical spectrum.
- After finding your range, listen to Lauren Bacall's songs to become familiar with her unique sound.
- Once you have a base understanding of her voice, it's time to start practicing.
Breathing is the foundation of singing and it's important to master it in order to develop your vocals. To learn the proper breathing technique, review Singing Carrots' articles about breathing, breath support, and active and passive breathing. Once you've mastered breathing, practice opening your mouth and throat while singing to produce the husky sound characteristic of Bacall's singing.
- Review breathing, breath support, and active and passive breathing tutorials
Vocal Registers are different ranges of the human voice, and by understanding them, you can use them to shape your singing style. Review Singing Carrots' Voice Registers & Vocal Break article and practice the voice breaks to incorporate them into your practice routine.
- Review Voice Registers & Vocal Break
- Practice the techniques mentioned above
- Practice resonance in singing to achieve Bacall's sultry tone and how to find your own authentic voice
To practice articulation, use the Finger Bite exercise while focusing on keeping your mouth open and relaxed. Similarly, use the Glottal Onset technique to practice voice onsets-offsets and add more variety to your singing style. Remember to practice the exercises watching yourself on Vocal Pitch Monitor to receive instant feedback.
- Use Finger Bite exercise
- Use the Glottal Onset technique
- Practice on the Vocal Pitch Monitor for instant feedback
Lauren Bacall was known for performing jazz and blues music and her voice is often associated with songs such as "But Alive," "I'm Old Fashioned," and "Love For Sale." Use Singing Carrots' Song Search to find more Bacall-like songs for your repertoire. Also, Singing Carrots' Mixed Voice video is an excellent resource to help you achieve Bacall's unique vocal tone.
- Use the Song Search
- Use Mixed Voice video
In addition to exercises and songs, Singing Carrots offers educational courses on singing. Check out the Beginner's Singing Course to learn more about singing theory and practical tips.
- Check out the Beginner's Singing Course
By following these tips and using Singing Carrots' resources, you can learn to sing like Lauren Bacall and develop your own unique vocal style.