Singing Guide: The Odd Couple
Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources
In this article, we will learn how to sing like The Odd Couple. The duo of Felix Ungar and Oscar Madison was played by Tony Randall and Jack Klugman, respectively. Klugman and Randall's vocal styles are quite different, and we will examine both of their techniques.
Klugman had a distinctive rasp to his voice, which added a rough edge to his delivery. He was known for his ability to convey emotion through his voice, especially when it came to humor. To sing like Klugman, we suggest that you start by working on your breathing technique. This article on breathing basics provides a great starting point. Klugman also displayed a great deal of emotion when he sang. To learn how to sing with feeling, check out this article on singing with intuition, skills, emotion, and thinking.
Next, we'll take a look at the voice of Tony Randall. Randall had a more classical vocal style, with a clear and pure tone. To sing like Tony Randall, try incorporating some of the warm-up exercises found in this video on vocal warm-ups, pitch visualizer, and exercises for range and agility. Randall also had very precise articulation, which you can learn more about in this article on articulation.
When it comes to song selection, we recommend choosing tunes that showcase each of these styles. Great Klugman songs might include "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" or "This Nearly Was Mine" from South Pacific. For Randall, try "Try to Remember" from The Fantasticks or "If Ever I Would Leave You" from Camelot.
In terms of Singing Carrots resources, we suggest using the vocal range test to determine which range you should be singing in for each of these songs. You can then use the vocal pitch monitor to ensure that you are hitting each note with clarity. Finally, the pitch training game is a great way to improve your pitch accuracy overall.
With these tips and resources, you will be well on your way to singing like The Odd Couple in no time!