Shari Lewis had a charming, unassuming way with children and adults alike, partly thanks to her lovable hand puppet, Lamb Chop. Her career spanned four decades, during which she won numerous awards and accolades. Let's take a look at some of her vocal techniques and how to learn singing like her.

• One of Shari Lewis's unique vocal techniques was her use of different voices for her puppet characters. She had a variety of vocal inflections and accents for her various puppets, including a puppet named Charlie Horse, who had a deep, gravelly voice. Lewis's ability to switch between accents and vocal inflections really showcased her versatility as a singer.
• Another technique that Lewis utilized was breath control. She had a great ability to breathe deeply and evenly, which gave her the ability to sustain notes and phrases for longer periods of time. This contributed greatly to her singing style and gave her performances a very polished and professional sound.

If you want to learn how to sing like Shari Lewis, the first thing you should focus on is breath control. Singing exercises that emphasize proper breathing techniques and support will really help you improve in this area. The Farinelli breathing exercise is a great place to start, and you can find it on Singing Carrots' skill-related videos section.

Another area to focus on if you want to sing like Shari Lewis is vocal range. She had a very wide vocal range and was able to hit notes that other singers were unable to reach. To improve your own vocal range, try Singing Carrots' vocal range test and pitch accuracy test, then work on expanding your range with pitch training exercises.

Finally, it's important to focus on articulation and phrasing. Shari Lewis was a master at conveying emotion through her singing, and she did so by paying close attention to her phrasing, pauses, and enunciation. To work on this skill, check out Singing Carrots' articulation and practice/starter skill-related videos.

I hope this article has helped you understand some of Shari Lewis's unique vocal techniques and how to incorporate them into your own singing. With practice and dedication, you can learn to sing like Shari Lewis and impress audiences with your charming, versatile style!