Singing Guide: The Pajama Game
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
In this article, we will discuss how to learn singing like the great Doris Day, focusing on her vocals in "The Pajama Game."
Doris Day was not just a great movie and singing star but also had excellent vocal technique and emotional delivery. She was known for her crystal-clear voice, breath control, and exquisite vibrato. All of these aspects made her stand out as a singer.
To learn to sing like Doris Day, it's essential to understand your voice. Knowing your vocal range, voice type, and breathing technique can help you sing songs comfortably and with the right pitch. Singing Carrots offers a free vocal range test to help you determine your vocal range and suggest the best songs to sing in that range.
Day's training in classical singing was evident in her vocal technique, and she often utilized chest voice, head voice, and mix in different parts of a song. Her mastery of chest voice is particularly notable in "Hey There" from "The Pajama Game." This song is an excellent example of how to use the chest voice to deliver emotion and vulnerability in a song.
To improve your chest voice, you can use this exercise from Singing Carrots. It's essential to learn how to switch from chest to head voice smoothly, and Singing Carrots provides an exercise to help with this.
Doris Day's breathing technique was also a key factor in her flawless singing. She understood the importance of breath support and control, which allowed her to sustain notes and sing softly without adding strain.
Singing Carrots offers a breath support article to teach you the basics of breath control. You can also start your singing practice with this Farinelli Breathing Exercise.
Day's unparalleled vibrato was also a highlight in her singing career. To learn her technique, you can practice with the assistance of Singing Carrots. In the Beggars Bounce and Diaphragm Bounce videos, you'll learn to apply vibrato in your singing style.
Finally, to add emotion to your singing, it's essential to choose the right songs, practice with intent, and understand the song's context and lyrics. Singing Carrots provides an article to teach you how to learn a song effectively. Also, this exercise will help you sing "The Pajama Game" like Doris Day.
In conclusion, learning to sing like Doris Day requires discipline, practice, and dedication to the craft. With Singing Carrots' resources and your willingness to learn, you can improve your breathing technique, vibrato, chest voice, and emotion delivery. Most importantly, don't forget to have fun along the way!