How to Sing Like Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen arguably is one of the greatest rock-'n'-roll icons of the past 30-plus years. At the least, his voice is one that's recognizable almost instantly. Whether he's belting out a rock song or crooning a ballad, Springsteen has an unmistakable sound. If you want to sing like Bruce Springsteen, prepare to conquer a range of tones and pitches.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Use a deep, raspy voice. Springsteen is best known for his gravely voice, used in most of his top hits including "Thunder Road" and "Born to Run."

2. Master a wide vocal range. Springsteen frequently changes his tone, volume and pitch. He can sing with a deep rasp or a high-pitched falsetto.

3. Inject words like "sir," "mister", "darlin'" and "baby" throughout a song. Many of Springsteen's songs directly address people in a musical dialogue.

4. Convey a message in your songs. Many of Springsteen's songs reflect current political issues and more personal themes, such as love, tradition and family values.

5. Sing loud, rowdy rock songs such as "Badlands" or "Radio Nowhere" as well as soft ballads like "The River" or "Fade Away." Be versatile. Have the ability to go from "Born In the USA" to "One Step Up" without missing a beat.

Tips & Warnings

• Listen to all of Bruce Springsteen's studio albums as well as his live albums to get a feeling for how he sings. Attend a concert to listen to him sing in person, or watch a DVD of a concert to see how he performs.