Singing Guide: Walking Happy

Singing Guide: Walking Happy

Vocal technique, exercises, tips and relevant resources

Are you a beginner or advanced singer?

In this guide, we'll explore the unique vocal technique of the great jazz singer, Tony Bennett. We'll also provide practical advice and relevant Singing Carrots resources to help you learn how to sing like him.

Tony Bennett is a fantastic jazz singer known for his smooth and relaxed vocal style. He's famous for his signature song "I Left My Heart in San Francisco," which showcases his vocal range and phrasing. To learn how to sing like Tony Bennett, we'll need to break down his vocal technique.

One of the main aspects of Tony Bennett's style is his use of phrasing. He often sings behind the beat, which gives his music a relaxed and laid-back feel. To practice this technique, try singing along to some of his songs and focus on timing your phrases a little later than usual.

Another integral part of his style is his use of vibrato. Tony Bennett's vibrato is subtle and controlled, adding depth and emotion to his performances. To practice this technique, Singing Carrots' "Singing with Vibrato" article can help you understand how to master this skill.

Tony Bennett's vocal range is impressive, but he often stays within a comfortable range for his voice. To learn how to sing like him, practice singing songs within your vocal range and explore singing with various dynamics. Singing Carrots' "Vocal Range Test" and "Search Songs by Vocal Range" tools can help you find songs that suit your voice.

Finally, it's important to note Tony Bennett's use of breath control. He consistently maintains a relaxed posture while singing and uses effective breathing techniques to support his voice. Singing Carrots' "Breathing Basics" and "Breath Support" articles can help you understand how to control your breath while singing.

To conclude, Tony Bennett's unique style is a combination of phrasing, vibrato, range, dynamics, and breath control. Practice these techniques, listen to his performances, and explore Singing Carrots' resources to learn how to sing like this great jazz singer.

Learn more about this artist vocal range, voice type and repertoire.