#doublestops sixths #violinpractice Sixths come it two flavors - major and minor. #youngviolinists new to double stopping will learn faster if they announce out loud which type of sixth before playing. Announcing out loud keeps me focused on what I’m doing and saves time because I can usually get things correct the first time without spending several repetitions to figure it out. Here’s an example of a #practiceprocess using the final measures of “Melodious Double Stops” no 9 by Josephine Trott. Three videos: 1) Announce out loud the quality of the sixth. For major sixth I also say whole step (the fingers are a measured whole step) for minor sixths I also announce “touch” as the fingers will touch. Playing the upper note helps keep the hand balanced and relaxed by reaching back with the lower note rather than reaching up with the upper note - this is particularly helpful for the major sixths involving the pinky. ~swipe left~ 2) Announce the interval quality and play simultaneous double stops. ~swipe left~ 3) Performance version of final line of Trott no 9 #violinteacher #suzukiviolinmethod #suzukiviolinteacher #practiceviolin #practiceroom #violintechnique #violinpedagogy #talkitthrough #practicemakesprogress #violinlesson #violinmasterclass #stringpedagogy #stringplayer #violapractice #practicepracticepractice #violinart #violino #violinlove #talentedmusicians #practicemakespermanent #musicschool (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTzPO_AAdIW/?utm_medium=tumblr
