Learning to Sing like Paul Winchell

Paul Winchell was an American ventriloquist, comedian, actor, inventor, and philanthropist. He was also a popular singer, with his unique vocal style boasting a wide emotional range. Winchell's trademark gravelly voice was often heard in performances of jazz and pop standards.

If you want to learn to sing like Paul Winchell, it's important to understand his unique vocal technique and songs that showcase it. Here are some practical tips to help you sing like Paul Winchell, along with some relevant resources from Singing Carrots:

1. Gravelly voice: Paul Winchell's signature sound was his gravelly voice, which he achieved through use of straining his vocal cords. Try emulating this sound by relaxing your throat and letting your vocal cords vibrate freely. You can also try 'Growling' skill-related exercise provided by Singing Carrots.

2. Emotion-filled singing: Winchell was known for his passionate delivery of songs, infusing each phrase with raw emotion. Try to express your own emotions while singing and connect with the song's message. Check this Singing Carrots's article about "Singing with intuition, skills, emotion, and thinking".

3. Jazz and Pop Standards Repertoire: Winchell's singing was heavily influenced by Jazz Standards of that era. Start with these following songs as they will help you get the feel of Winchell's style and develop your vocals to a Jazz standard level: "I Can't Give You Anything but Love Baby", "I'm in the Mood for Love", "I Wanna Be Loved by You", etc. You can find some of these songs using Singing Carrots' Song search tool along with songbooks and karaoke tracks.

4. Breathing techniques: Improper breathing can severely affect the quality of your voice. Learn the basics of breathing by checking out Singing Carrots' "Breathing basics", "Respiration", and "Breath support" articles.

5. Voice control: Winchell's voice was unique, but he had complete control over it. Learn to develop chest resonance and understand Voice registers and Vocal break from Singing Carrots' "Voice registers & vocal break", "Chest Voice Explained", and "Mixed Voice" articles. Practicing "SINGING COMFORT ZONE", "Voice Break" and "Mixed Voice" skill-related videos will also help.

By following these practical tips and using Singing Carrots' related educational resources, you can enhance your singing ability and learn to sing like Paul Winchell. Good luck!