Tex Beneke was an American saxophonist, singer, and bandleader that became famous as a vocalist and tenor saxophonist in the Glenn Miller Band. To sing like Beneke, you need to focus on developing his cross-syllabic style, easy vibrato, and improvisational skills. Follow these tips and resources from Singing Carrots to learn how to sing like Tex Beneke:

1. Listen to his Recordings

   • Pay attention to his songs with the Glenn Miller Band, such as "Chattanooga Choo Choo," "Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree," and "Elmer's Tune."
   • Notice his expressive phrasing, smooth legato, and jazzy style.

2. Vocal Range and Warm-Ups

   • Take the singingcarrots vocal range test to determine your range.
   • Do the Farinelli Breathing exercise to improve your breath control and consistency.

3. Singing Technique and Style

   • Study his unique cross-syllabic style by breaking down the lyrics and melody of his songs.
   • Practice vocal exercises on Singing Carrots to improve pitch accuracy.
   • Check out Pop/Jazz vs. Classical singing article to understand the differences in the vocal technique and style.
   • Learn about the mixed voice and voice break.

4. Improvisation Skills

   • Improve your improvisation skills with Singing Carrots' Pitch Training.
   • Check out the Twang and Growling exercises for new vocal techniques.
   • Learn about Contemporary Vocal Techniques with the Heavy Modal, Twang, and Belting article.

5. Achieve Performance Confidence

   • Build performance confidence with these tips for performing on stage.
   • Check out Singing Carrots' Educational singing course for the lessons on singing basics.

Follow these tips, practice regularly, and before you know it, you'll be singing like Tex Beneke!