Singing Guide: Pal Joey
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
Pal Joey is a classic musical that offers a unique vocal style that's a fusion of pop standards and jazz elements. In this article, I'll share some tips on how to sing like the characters in Pal Joey and recommend some Singing Carrots resources you can use to improve your voice.
Firstly, open your mouth and position your tongue correctly. Pal Joey characters sing with an open, relaxed mouth to take advantage of the larger resonating chamber created in the mouth. Your tongue should be resting against the back of your bottom teeth and remain relaxed while singing.
Secondly, work on your breathing. Start by practicing active breathing exercises and ensuring that you're breathing properly from your diaphragm. You can use Singing Carrots' educational singing game, Pitch Training, to help strengthen your breath control.
Thirdly, focus on articulation. Pal Joey characters are known for clear and precise diction, so learn to enunciate every word correctly. You can improve your articulation by using Singing Carrots' Finger Bite exercise.
Fourthly, study the vocal registers of the characters in Pal Joey. The musical showcases a variety of voice registers like chest voice, belting, and head voice. Take some inspiration from the Vocal Ranges of Famous Singers on Singing Carrots to find out more about the voices of the actors and actresses who played roles in the musical.
Fifthly, listen to the original cast recording of Pal Joey by using Singing Carrots' Song Search function. You can also watch related videos on Singing Carrots' YouTube channel to get a better idea of the different vocal styles in the musical.
Finally, take advantage of the educational singing course on Singing Carrots to get a better understanding of singing techniques and theories. Singing Carrots has a fantastic selection of articles, including how to analyze your voice, breathe support, and much more.
By incorporating these tips and using the resources available on the Singing Carrots platform, you'll be able to sing like the characters in Pal Joey, with clear diction, great breath support, and a unique vocal style.