Michael Bloomfield was a blues guitarist known for his soulful and expressive playing. He had a unique style that combined blues, rock, and folk influences. To learn to play like him, it's essential to focus on some key aspects of his style.

Vocal Technique:

As a guitarist, Michael Bloomfield wasn't a vocalist per se, but his guitar playing was so expressive that it was almost like another voice. His playing was emotional and soulful, and he always played with feeling. To capture his essence, you need to focus on playing expressively, with a lot of feeling and emotion. Bend notes with vibrato, use slides to glide between notes and play with a lot of feel and soul.

Unique Characteristics:

Bloomfield often used double stops (playing two strings together) to create a fuller, richer sound. He combined the blues pentatonic scale with major and minor scales to create his signature sound. Bloomfield mixed the rhythmic feel of the blues with the hard-driving edge of rock music, and he was a master at creating tension and release in his solos.

Songs showcasing his technique:

• "East-West" by the Paul Butterfield Blues Band
• "Stop" by Mike Bloomfield, Al Kooper, and Stephen Stills
• "Born in Chicago" by the Paul Butterfield Blues Band

Practical Advice:

Practice playing with various dynamic levels, ranging from quiet and tender to loud and powerful. Be sure also to focus on the right-hand technique and play with both the pick and fingers. Remember to add double stops and mix scales to create a fuller sound. A good warm-up routine is stretching your fingers, practicing fingerpicking, and fingerstyle playing. Before performing, make sure to do some breathing exercises to get your lungs ready.

Singing Carrots Resources:

• Vocal Range Test
• Pitch Accuracy Test
• Vocal Pitch Monitor
• Pitch Training - Educational Singing Game
• Search Songs by Vocal Range
• Vocal Ranges of Famous Singers
• Educational Singing Course

By following these tips and utilizing these resources from Singing Carrots, you can start playing like Michael Bloomfield and develop your unique style.