I know what a double stop is but I need help with mine. In the song I am currently playing the double stop is on the A and E string. it`s about 8 notes in a row and I can get the first note nice and the bow balanced but after that it falls apart. I either have too much pressure on the A or on the E. Do I just need more practice or is there something that can help me? When I do it correctly it sounds horrible too! What am I doing wrong?

im not sure exacily wat, but try taking it slower, and use your wrist more. if that doesnt help consult some1 who nows wat they r doing like a teacher or another violinist
~samantha

ok thanks!

sorry my sis is Kelly...lol! I forgot to change the name

You just need to practise. Playing double stops is not really any more difficult than playing single strings. I bet when you first started you had trouble NOT hitting a second string, now you`re having trouble playing two strings evenly.

Just practise. Getting that right wrist to perform consistently is one of the difficulties of playing violin - and when you conquer it you`ve made a great leap forward.

if you can find the song and give me a link to it, i might be able to help.

I am just learning double stops. It`s hard to keep the notes even. I get very wobbly and then it doesn`t sound so good. But I think I`m getting better.

My dog sometimes howls when I practice them. But not when I practice other stuff. It`s funny.

Using a lot of pressure helps me. Use your wrist as well, especailly on the A and E strings bcoz there low and easy to use pressure.

I have been reading about using 2nd and 3rd position to get better action and tonal quality to my double stops. BUT is this a hunt and peck method or is there any methodology to it. For instance the G#/E give me the dickens. I can play it but the action is so slow to return to an easier 3rd double stop. I think the cajun guys have the right idea, play them all in 6ths and 9 times out of ten you have at least one open string. Action and automaticity is what I am trying to fiqure out when looking at or hearing a tune with serial double stops. Any Ideas.