Louis Armstrong is widely regarded as one of the most influential jazz musicians of all time. While his expressive, gravelly voice was distinctive, what made Armstrong a truly remarkable singer was his ability to improvise. He could take a simple melody and turn it into something utterly unique with his incredible scatting ability and exceptional musicality.

To learn how to sing like Armstrong, start by analyzing his voice. This blog post on how to analyze your voice can help you get started. Once you understand the basics of your own vocal range and timbre, you can start to incorporate some of the elements that made Armstrong's singing style so particular.

Focus on breathing basics with this article, voice registers, and passage through the voice break. Armstrong used his chest voice heavily throughout his singing but, he also incorporated a lot of mixed voice to lighten the tone quality and maintain control over the sound. Kindly check this Singing Comfort Zone video to not miss a thing.

Armstrong also used his vibrato in an unusual way, making it an essential part of his style. To learn how to make the most of your vibrato, be sure to check out this cool video on Beggars Bounce and Diaphragm Bounce.

When it comes to singing technique, Armstrong's style can be described as warm and relaxed. He often used twang and belting for his head voice when he needed to bring out some power. Please check this How to Twang Exercise to enhance your vocal skills. Learning to relax your mouth and throat is also crucial for singing in Armstrong's style. Here is a blog post on why to open mouth and throat while singing.

Finally, while Armstrong was renowned for his improvisational skills, there's plenty to learn from his song choices too. Listening to and copying his covers of famous jazz classics like "What A Wonderful World," "La Vie En Rose," and "Hello Dolly." will give you a good understanding of his unique vocal style.

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