If you want to sing like Johnny Hartman, you need to understand the specific qualities that made his voice one of the most recognizable in jazz.

Hartman's baritone voice was incredibly rich and warm. He had a slow, relaxed phrasing that never felt rushed and always felt sincere. In addition to his ability to control his pitch and vibrato, he also had amazing breath control and the ability to sustain long notes.

If you want to learn how to sing like Johnny Hartman, here are some practical tips and Singing Carrots resources that can help:

1. Analyze Your Voice:

   Use Singing Carrots'

   how to analyze your voice article

   to identify your vocal range, voice type, and areas that you need to improve.

2. Breath Support:

   With breath control being one of Hartman's strengths, it's essential to master breath support. Check Singing Carrots'

   breathing basics article

   for information on both active and passive breathing techniques.

3. Vocal Mix:

   Hartman used a technique called "vocal mix" to blend chest and head resonance to create a smooth transition between vocal registers. Use Singing Carrots'

   singing comfort zone video

   and

   mixed voice video

   to start practicing this technique.

4. Articulation:

   Hartman had excellent articulation, which helped convey emotion and clarity in his performances. Check out Singing Carrots'

   articulation article

   to learn how to improve your diction.

5. Phrasing:

   Hartman's slow, relaxed phrasing was one of the most distinguishing qualities of his performances. Try learning his rendition of "Lush Life" to get a feel for his romantic phrasing and approach to the storytelling aspect of singing.

6. Sustain Notes:

   Another crucial aspect of Hartman's technique was the ability to sustain long notes. Practice Singing Carrots'

   vocal sustain video exercises

   and

   sustain vocal video

   to help build your breath control and sustain longer notes.

7. Performance Tips and Trusting your instincts:

   Hartman's performances were always sophisticated but never felt overly rehearsed, meaning to master his singing, you need the balance between practiced discipline, flexible spontaneity and to begin trusting your intuitive self. Use Singing Carrots'

   how to sing with intuition, skills, emotion, and thinking article

   and

   on performing tips article

   for exercises as considerations for developing your unique style.

By using these tips and Singing Carrots' resources, you can learn to sing like Johnny Hartman and add richness and warmth to your vocal performances.