(Imagine standard violin notation – here’s the pattern) Measure 1-2: Sixths (G–B, A–C, B–D, C–E) on G+D strings Measure 3-4: Thirds (D–F#, E–G, F#–A, G–B) on D+A strings Measure 5-6: Octaves (G–G, A–A, B–B, C–C) shifting from 1st to 3rd position Measure 7-8: Sustained double stop G+D, pp to ff and back, 4 seconds per bow
: “My hand cramps in octaves.” Solution : Release thumb pressure. Fischer: “The thumb is a guide, not a clamp.” Shake out hand every 4 bars. simon fischer double stops pdf
: “Thirds are always sharp.” Solution : The upper finger is often late. Place both fingers simultaneously from the air, not sequentially. (Imagine standard violin notation – here’s the pattern)