If you want to learn how to sing like the great comedian and actor Bert Lahr in the musical "Mexican Hayride," there are a few skills to focus on. Bert Lahr's distinctive style combines traditional Broadway vocal technique with a comedic sensibility that emphasizes over-the-top expressiveness. His songs in "Mexican Hayride," such as "I Love an Esquimaux," also showcase his ability to infuse humor into his vocal performances. Here's how you can emulate his vocal technique:

• Breath Control: Bert Lahr's singing style is defined by his ability to sustain comedic lines for as long as necessary. You can improve your breath control by practicing breath support exercises, like those found in Singing Carrots' breath support article and Farinelli breathing video.
• Articulation: Bert Lahr's unique vocal style relies heavily on diction and enunciation to maximize comedic effect. Exercises like Finger Bite can help you improve your articulation skills.
• Chest Voice/Registers: Bert Lahr's chest voice is used to full effect in "Mexican Hayride" to create a booming, powerful sound. Vocal warm-ups like Singing Comfort Zone can help you improve your chest voice.
• Voice Break: Bert Lahr was known for his ability to break into a falsetto to create a comedic effect. Videos like Mixed Voice and Voice Break can help you improve this skill.
• Performing: Perhaps most importantly, Bert Lahr's performing ability was second to none. He was able to command attention and create an immediate connection with his audience. To improve your stage presence, check out Singing Carrots' tips for performing on stage article and Relaxing Breath video.

By practicing these skills and techniques, you can learn to sing like Bert Lahr in "Mexican Hayride" and add some humor to your performances. Don't forget to take advantage of Singing Carrots' other resources, such as the vocal range test, pitch accuracy test, and vocal pitch monitor, to help you on your singing journey.