If you’re looking to sing like the legendary R&B group The Manhattans, one of the keys to their unique sound is their smooth harmonizing. But beyond that, lead singer Gerald Alston has a powerful tenor voice that can hit high notes with ease. To achieve a similar vocal technique, here are some practical tips and resources that you can use to improve your skills.

Breathing and Support

To hit those high notes, you need good control over your breathing and support. Check out the Singing Carrots articles on breathing basics and breath support for a comprehensive guide, and try the Farinelli breathing exercise to strengthen your respiratory muscles.

Articulation

In R&B and soul music, precise articulation is key. Check out the Finger Bite exercise to help you develop clear diction.

Vibrato

Vibrato is what gives your singing that warm, expressive quality. To learn how to use vibrato correctly, check out this video that demonstrates different vibrato exercises.

Chest Voice and Voice Registers

The Manhattans often use their chest voices to achieve a rich, deep tone that complements their harmonizing. To learn more about chest voice and voice registers, these Singing Carrots articles and videos should help: Chest Voice Explained, Voice Registers, and Mixed Voice.

Performance Tips

To bring all these techniques together and deliver a truly memorable performance, you'll need to know how. Check out Singing Carrot's tips on overcoming stage fright and performing on stage to help you deliver your best.

Listening and Practicing

Ultimately, the best way to learn how to sing like The Manhattans is by listening to their songs and practicing. You can try the Singing Carrots Pitch Training tool to improve your pitch accuracy, and use the song search to find songs that match your vocal range and preferences. Who knows? With enough practice and dedication, you might just develop a similar sound to The Manhattans, and take your audience back to another time with their classic R&B sound.