Learning to Sing like Bob Dylan - The Hurricane

Bob Dylan, the legendary American songwriter and musician has a unique, distinctive voice that is famously described as “nasal”, “raspy”, and “gravelly.” One of Dylan's famous songs which showcases his vocal prowess is “The Hurricane.”

Here are some tips to learn how to sing like Bob Dylan:

1. Practice, practice, practice - Dylan's signature vocal style comes from years of singing. Singing regularly without undue strain helps develop your own unique singing voice.
2. Build your core - Your voice is a part of your physical being, and you need to maintain it like your other muscles. Regular cardio exercises like running, swimming and cycling will help strengthen your core and boost your overall lung capacity.
3. Work on your vocal cords - Keep your vocal cords in check by practicing vocal warmups and using the right techniques while singing. Check out Singing Carrots' Farinelli Breathing video to get started.
4. Find your unique voice - While all musicians have different vocal styles, Dylan's style is undoubtedly unique. You can highlight your own individual voice by exploring different vocal techniques and styles, and see what works best for you.
5. Dylan’s vocal approach is unconventional. He makes his voice "rough" at the right time and creates that distinctive effect whenever he wants. Dylan seems to use anything but optimal vocal folds coordination with a rumbling, hoarse effect, using phonation, subglottic pressure changes and resonance adjustments in his chest.

With Singing Carrots, it's possible to learn the techniques and develop a style that is uniquely your own, just like Dylan.

Check out these Singing Carrots resources to help you learn to sing like Bob Dylan:

• Vocal range test: Determine your vocal range and compare it to Dylan's.
• Search songs: Find Dylan's songs that match your own singing range, difficulty, and genre preference.
• Artist vocal ranges: Discover Dylan's vocal profile and unique style.
• Singing course: Explore Singing Carrots' educational singing program to hone your skills.

Singing like Bob Dylan is a truly exhilarating experience, as you can learn to harness the rawness in Dylan’s voice to create something truly special. With Singing Carrots on your side, the sky's the limit.