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Double Stops

 Make your own harmony | Train your ear | Improve intonation

Double stops open up a higher level of playing because they force us to start thinking in groups of notes rather than individual notes. Develop your double stops and you'll find you play more in tune, learn things quicker, and can play faster.

A simple approach to mastering double stops

  • How double stops unlock a higher level of playing

  • A practice progression to help you be successful from day 1 as well as build your double stops over time

Octaves | The most important double stop

  • Why octaves are the most important double stop

  • Unique keys for how to practice and master octaves

Thirds | Master your intonation

  • Why thirds are the best way to learn finger patterns and, as a result, improve your intonation

  • Unique keys for how to practice and master thirds

  • Solving special shifting challenges

Practice your double stops with me to get the proper feel

  • Get the pacing of the different practice stages that I described in the earlier videos

  • Make your practice easy with metronome, drone, and my sound to play along with.

David Price

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