Singing Guide: The Bells of St. Mary's
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
In this article, we will explore how to learn to sing like the legendary Bing Crosby. Known for his smooth baritone voice and romantic ballads, Crosby is a timeless figure in the world of music.
One of the key aspects of Crosby's singing style is his excellent breath control, which allows him to sustain long notes and maintain an even vibrato. To learn this technique, check out the Singing Carrots article on breath support. The Farinelli Breathing video can also help. Additionally, the Pitch Accuracy Test and Vocal Pitch Monitor are both excellent tools to help you analyze your breath control and work towards improvement.
Another important aspect of Crosby's style is his phrasing and diction. To develop better phrasing, check out the Singing Carrots articles on articulation and singing with intuition, skills, emotion, and thinking. The Finger Bite video exercise is also an excellent way to develop better diction. Learning how to sing with emotion can be tricky, but Relaxing Breath can be an effective tool to help get you started.
Crosby's crooning style often made use of his chest voice, mixed voice, and vocal range. The Chest Voice Explained video is a great way to get started in understanding your vocal registers. For mixed voice and voice break, Singing Comfort Zone is an excellent resource. To discover your vocal range, try Singing Carrots' vocal range test, and for further vocal range analysis, you can explore the abundance of information in our artist's vocal range section.
To get closer to Crosby's sound, it's important to find songs that match his vocal range, style, and delivery. Song search is an excellent tool for this, allowing you to filter by range, difficulty, and genre preference. Consider exploring Crosby's discography, which includes classics like "White Christmas," and "The Bells of St. Mary's". These iconic songs showcase his unique style and vocal technique.
Finally, it's important to take care of your vocal health as you work towards developing your singing technique. Understanding good posture and avoiding constriction is also going to be helpful. To know more about the importance of vocal health, Visit Singing Carrots' article "Vocal health".
With dedication, perseverance, and the right tools, you too can learn to sing like Bing Crosby. Keep exploring the Singing Carrots resources and with consistent practice, your own unique singing voice will emerge.