Singing like Tavares - The Guide

Tavares is a classic R&B and disco group, formed in New Bedford, Massachusetts in 1959. The band comprises 5 brothers, Ralph, Feliciano "Butch", Arthur "Pooch", Antone "Chubby", and Perry Lee "Tiny".

Tavares has a unique vocal technique that involves high harmony, falsetto, and tight rhythm. Their vocal style is smooth and toned, with an emphasis on soulful singing. Their range covers the baritone, tenor, and falsetto registers.

If you want to learn to sing like Tavares, these are some vocal skills to focus on:

• Falsetto: Tavares is known for their signature falsetto, which is high, airy, and delicate. To achieve a similar sound, you need to practice opening the throat, relaxing your vocal cords, and allowing your voice to access the higher notes. You can use Tavares' "Whodunit" to practice this, as it features several falsetto parts.
• Rhythm: Tavares' music is characterized by its tight rhythm and groove. To get into the Tavares' vibe, you need to work on your timing and feel for the music. A helpful exercise is using Singing Carrots' Pitch Training - Educational Singing Game, which is an interactive tool that lets you practice rhythm, pitch, and melody in a fun way.
• Harmony: Tavares' use of high harmony is another crucial element that sets them apart. To cultivate this skill, you need to practice matching the pitch and tone of other singers in your group, while maintaining your own unique vocal texture. A good way to work on this is to use Singing Carrots' Vocal range test to determine your vocal range and the vocal range of your fellow singers.

Here are some practical tips for learning to sing like Tavares:

1. Pay attention to your breathing: Breathing is key to good singing, and Tavares' smooth phrasing requires steady, relaxed breath support. Make sure to use Singing Carrots' Breathing basics article for instruction and the Farinelli Breathing Video for practice.
2. Focus on your tone: Tavares' smooth and clean sound requires consistent singing with a steady tone. Singing Carrots has a number of useful articles on resonance, breath support, open mouth, and throat, and singing with vibrato which can help you develop your tone.
3. Listen to Tavares' music: To learn Tavares' style, you need to immerse yourself in their music. Listen to their albums and pay attention to their singing style, harmonies, rhythm, and phrasing. Singing Carrots' Song search gives you access to thousands of songs matching your vocal range and genre preference.
4. Practice, Practice, Practice: To develop your skills and confidence, you need to practice consistently. Set aside regular time for singing and practice exercises like Singing Carrots' Pitch accuracy and Vocal Pitch Monitor. Learn more by taking their Educational singing course.

By honing your falsetto, rhythm, and harmony skills and focusing on tone, breath, and practice, you can learn to sing like Tavares. Use the Singing Carrots resources like pitch and vocal range tests, vocal pitch monitors, and pitch training exercises and develop your singing skills.