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How to Play Violin Double Stops: Video Series

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Violin double stops can be a challenge. Learn how to play violin double stops using violin sheet music in this free video series of online violin lessons.

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  1. When playing violin double stops from sheet music in line one, measure one play the E string and D string. Learn how to play violin double stops in this free online violin lesson on video.

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  2. When playing violin double stops from sheet music in line one, measure two hold the B note. Learn how to play violin double stops in this free online violin lesson on video.

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  3. When playing violin double stops from sheet music in line one, measure three play the G string and F note. Learn how to play violin double stops in this free online violin lesson on video.

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  4. When playing violin double stops from sheet music in line two play open D and open G notes. Learn how to play violin double stops in this free online violin lesson on video.

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  5. When playing violin double stops from sheet music in line three, measure one play the A string and D string. Learn how to play violin double stops in this free online violin lesson on video.

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  6. When playing violin double stops from sheet music in line three, measure two play F sharp and D notes. Learn how to play violin double stops in this free online violin lesson on video.

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  7. When playing violin double stops from sheet music in line three, measure three play the D string and A string. Learn how to play violin double stops in this free online violin lesson on video.

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  8. When playing violin double stops from sheet music in line four, measure one play G natural and C natural notes. Learn how to play violin double stops in this free online violin lesson on video.

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  9. When playing violin double stops from sheet music in line four, measure two play C sharp and F sharp notes. Learn how to play violin double stops in this free online violin lesson on video.

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  10. When playing violin double stops from sheet music in line four, measure three play the double stop G, with the third finger on the D string and second finger on the A string. Learn how to play violin double stops in this free online violin lesson on video.

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  11. When playing violin double stops from sheet music in line five play G with the second finger on the E string an octave down. Learn how to play violin double stops in this free online violin lesson on video.

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  12. When playing violin double stops from sheet music in line six, measure one play G with the third finger on the D string. Learn how to play violin double stops in this free online violin lesson on video.

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  13. When playing violin double stops from sheet music in line six, measure two play the D and A notes. Learn how to play violin double stops in this free online violin lesson on video.

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  14. When playing violin double stops from sheet music in line seven, measure one play G and G notes. Learn how to play violin double stops in this free online violin lesson on video.

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  15. Practicing violin double stops on an entire piece of music is a great way to learn to play the violin and how to play double stops on the violin. Learn how to play violin double stops in this free online violin lesson on video.

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The violin might be considered one of the dialects of the music language. Featured largely in classical music, the violin, or fiddle, is a four-string instrument tuned in perfect fifths. It is related to the double bass, cello, and viola in construction and sound, though it produces the highest in pitch of that family. The violin traces its roots back to the early 1500s in Italy. There was a time when violin makers, called “luthiers,” introduced a number of quality instruments to the market. Some noted manufacturers from that period, like Stradivarius, are still recognized today as representing the highest level of violin craftsmanship. Learn how to play violin double stops in this free video series of online violin lessons featuring violin instructor Jason Salmon. Salmon teaches how to play violin double stops with various notes and various strings including the E string and D string on the violin.

 
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Jason Salmon Jason Salmon has been playing the violin for 17 years, and has been teaching violin for seven years. He taught for the Ladsonian Foundation in New York, which offers affordable violin lessons to inner-city youths. Salmon has played in many festivals, including Tanglewood, Luzerne and Killington. He currently manages a studio, teaches violin and runs three companies: Salmon & Ouk Management, New Day Productions and DaeBrake Inc., a non-profit organization.dkdk

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