Sly and The Family Stone were a pioneering funk, soul, and rock band that started in the late 60s with a sound that combined social commentary, psychedelic funk, catchy pop melodies, and psychedelic rock. The lead singer, Sly Stone, had a unique vocal technique that involved a raspy and wild approach to the lyrical lines, with precise timing, a combination of falsetto and full voice, and an emphasis on rhythm that used vocal interplay with the band's instruments.

To learn to sing like Sly and The Family Stone, you need to train your voice in several key areas, such as pitch, rhythm, register control, and improvisation skills. Singing Carrots has several resources that can help you achieve these goals.

• Firstly, you can take the vocal range test to determine your vocal range. After this, you can listen to Sly Stone's iconic vocal arrangements that comprise a wide range of notes, including some extremes of his vocal range. A great starting point to understand Sly's range is to listen to the Family Stone's hits, such as "Dance to the Music," "Everyday People," and "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)."
• After getting a sense of the range and tone quality of Sly's voice, you can train your pitch accuracy using Singing Carrots' pitch accuracy test, which is an excellent tool to improve your ability to match the notes you hear. You can also work on your vocal warm-up and pitch agility using pitch training exercises.
• Another key aspect of Sly Stone's singing style is his rhythmic sense. To get this right, a good idea is to practice tapping your feet and clapping your hands along with some of the Family Stone's most groovy songs. Pay attention to the rhythm section, which features tight interplay between bass, drums, guitar, and keyboards. You can watch live performances on YouTube and use Singing Carrots' Vocal Pitch Monitor to see the sung notes on a virtual piano.
• Sly Stone's singing has a quality of improvisation, which means that he uses his voice like an instrument to create melody and rhythm on the spot. You can develop this skill by practicing scales, arpeggios, and other vocal exercises, such as those featured in Singing Carrots' singing course. This course covers all the basics of vocal theory and practical tips on how to use your voice correctly. You will learn about breathing, voice registers, articulation, resonance, and more.

In conclusion, learning to sing like Sly and The Family Stone involves a combination of pitch accuracy, rhythmic sense, vocal control, and improvisation skills. Listening to their music, practicing with Singing Carrots' tools, and taking their educational singing course can help you achieve these goals.