Violins are obviously smaller than violas which makes certain intervals a bit easier to double stop than on the viola. Book 1 music sales america a tune a day for viola, book 1 tune a day violin bk. Ive also been suffering from writers block lately, so this was really the only thing i could come up with at the moment. Is it possible to play a double stop on two nonadjacent strings. Book 1 available for violin, viola, and cello includes a cd featuring performances of all the pieces and exercises with piano accompaniments. Double stops provide excellent learning material for the young and advancing cellist in this rick mooney book. Go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals store coupons. There is a terrific amount of variation in the level of difficulty of double stopping, from the very easy to double stops that even professional players find taxing. Sixths for the cello, book one double stop shifting challenges for the cello scales and arpeggios. Mar 12, 2014 this feature is not available right now.
Double stops can be tricky as can be heard in my demonstrations haha. Books are full of examples showing what double and triple and quadruple stops are possible, but the texts are generally considering them in isolation. Violoncello technique by mark yampolsky edited by gordon epperson is an advanced book for this end. What are the rules for writing practical doublestops on. Could someone provide me with the fingering for this sequence of double stops its bass clef. The short answer is yes generally they can handle 5ths.
Because the cello has four strings it is also possible to play triple and quadruplestops. The online source for string players looking for music arrangements. I have loved using the abcs of cello books with my elementary and middle school cello students for over a decade now. Andrew clement this is for educational purposes only. Melodious doublestops, complete books 1 and 2 for the. Guitarists begin by learning how to play only singlestring melodies. It has fun little songs and my daughter really enjoyed it and is really getting those double stops in tune. Double stops for cello by rick mooney book sheet music for. Get the guaranteed best price on cello method books like the alfred string explorer for cello, book 1 at musicians friend. Lateintermediate cello technique books cello technique. Double stop shifting for the cello, book one by cassia. Double stop beginnings for the cello, book one teaches you to play two notes at once and get them in tune. Double stop shifting challenges for the cello pdf download. Double stop beginnings for the cello, book one by cassia.
It is an invaluable collection of beautiful arrangements that is both fun to play and forces students to play with proper left hand position. You move slowly into the harder double stops, and the student is not so frightened by them. This book works well alongside getting in shape for viola, and can be followed by double stop beginnings for the viola, book two. Double stops are also a great way to build finger strength, preparing the violinist for shifting and vibrato. How to play legato double stops kreutzer 33 youtube. This book works well alongside playing in keys for violin, book one, and can be followed by double stop beginnings for the violin, book two. Jan 18, 2010 i would recommend getting a book on orchestration. This is an excellent book for cellists early in their studies. Ive written a passage containing quite a few double and triple stops and im concerned playable double and triple stops internet cello society forums on cellobello. I put together a quick shot on when im 64 for my daughter, but since i cant play cello, i cant really tell what the right fingering would be. Moving through the first seven cello positions, these exercises use double stop sixths, thirds, and occasionally fifths and fourths to build your cello technique. In music, a double stop refers to the technique of playing two notes simultaneously on a stringed instrument such as a violin, a viola, a cello, or a double bass.
This way the double stop falls on a down bow, giving you slightly flatter hair and making it easier to get a good sound. There are plenty of double stops that are playable in some passages, but not in all passages. Double stops can be one of the most difficult things to learn to play accurately on a stringed instrument. Start by playing broken double stops beginning on an up bow. Double stops are great for intonation and developing proper hand position. Double stop shifting for the cello, book one this book teaches double stops on the cello, focusing on shifting in sixths and thirds through the first four positions. You must remember that moving from a single note to a double stop, a double stop to a double stop, or double stop to a single note is much harder than moving between single notes. If you would like a beginning book of double stops try double stops for cello by rick mooney. Melodious doublestops, complete books 1 and 2 for the violin melodious doublestops for violin book 1 josephine trott melodious doublestops, book i. Im a composer working on a piece for cello and violin.
Cello exercise on triplets and double stops sheet music for. There is a terrific amount of variation in the level of difficulty of doublestopping, from the very easy to doublestops that even professional players find taxing. More than 60 familiar folk songs many in the suzuki repertoire give the student help in such skills as hearing intonation, shaping the hand correctly, shifting, extensions, and pre. Its one of the many great cello books by rick mooney.
Double stops for cello by rick mooney, 9780874877618, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. A double stop is nothing more than two notes that you play at. I would guess biographies of famous cellists would fit the bill, and be a good place to start. Double stop beginnings for the cello, book one ebook. But here are some tips that i always think about myself when practicing tricky passages involving legato double stops.
This is the place to find duets for suzuki books 110. Jul 23, 2008 are you doing basic double stops or double stops with difficult finger positions. Exercises and short fiddle tunes are used to teach specific double stop techniques, such as switching fingers across strings. Cellists who can shift between the first seven positions and want to improve their shifting and finger strength. May mooneys cello books look easy, but teach challenging material if you hold yourself to absolutely getting it right. Cello has 7 books on goodreads, and is currently reading by and a guide to doing statistics in second language research. While the etudes include shifting through the fourth position, all of the double stops are in first position, making this an ideal transition to other intermediate double stop books, such as double stop shifting for the cello, book one, and sixths for the cello, book one. They help produce variety in color, texture, harmony, and counterpoint. Apr 21, 2014 im a composer working on a piece for cello and violin. Lateadvanced cello technique books cello technique. If youre going to play the cello, youll need to be able to play double stops at some point.
Special thanks to montagnana books for assistance in compiling this list adeney m. While the etudes include shifting through the fourth position, all of the double stops are in first position, making this an ideal transition to other intermediate double stop books, such as double stop shifting for the cello. A great look at the bach up for debate cello suites. Print and download in pdf or midi cello exercise on triplets and double stops. Double stop beginnings for the violin, book one by cassia. Or would i be better off adding a note on the adjacent string to make a triple stop. From duets to double stops and arrangements for 4, martha also writes using popular themes that bring joy. Double stops on the violin, viola, cello, and double bass occur when two strings are played at the same time.
Triple and quadruple stops also exist, but these will be covered in a separate article. Double stop beginnings for the cello, book one pdf. Once again, remember also that the bow of the cello and double bass is shorter. Double stops for cello ebook written by rick mooney. Double stops are also a great way to build finger strength, preparing the violist for shifting and vibrato.
Brahms loved thick musical textures and was particularly optimistic with regard to cello double stops. In fact, playing double stops is a great way to play in harmony with yourself. Alfred double stops for cello book musicians friend. Feb 22, 2016 double stops on strings can vary according to different instruments. This is a basic introduction to double stop playing on the cello. There are a few out there and most will have info about double stops and include a cello diagram. Using only closed first position, the book is laid out in eight short sections. Strings in step cello book 1 book and cd jan dobbins. Ive written a passage containing quite a few double and triple stops and im concerned its playability. Double stop beginnings for the cello, book one pdf download. Get the guaranteed lowest prices on cello method books instruments at musicians friend. Learning how to play doublestops on the guitar lets you use the whole neck to express your musical ideas. In general any time a string instrument player has to play a double stop where the two notes are directly accross from each other will be nearly impossible to play in tune. I recommend rick mooneys double stops book which is a collection of short folk songs, arranged in an order which allows the student to progress from easier double stops to harder ones.
Gayle forman goodreads author shelved 21 times as cello avg rating 3. This book was recommended by my sons cello teacher. Arpeggiando a slightly different kind of spiccato, related to jete, is the effect called arpeggiando. Shop and buy melodious doublestops, complete books 1 and 2 for the violin sheet music. In performing a double stop, two separate strings are bowed or plucked simultaneously. One of only two songs that i have written, at least recently, that were inspired by doodling on my cello the other one i will upload in a moment. More than 60 familiar folk songs many in the suzuki repertoire give the student help in such skills as hearing intonation, shaping the hand correctly, shifting, extensions, and preparing for future repertoire. Jul, 2009 it doesnt say anything about double stops up that high, nor does it say anything about sustaining them for fifteen seconds. Double stops for cello kindle edition by mooney, rick. Because the cello has four strings it is also possible to play triple and quadruple stops. Double stop etudes for the cello, book one by cassia. Mooneys cello books look easy, but teach challenging material if you hold yourself to absolutely getting it. Exercises and short fiddle tunes are used to teach double stop techniques, such as switching fingers across strings. On instruments such as the hardanger fiddle it is common and often employed.
Books are in order of difficulty within each section. Double stop etudes for the cello, book one presents 30 original studies on double stops for the intermediate cellist. Anything in that book is completely reasonable, but there is also context and tempo to consider. Since the normal hand stretch for a cello in first position is a minor third on one string, and the double stop you ask for would be a major third if both fingers were placed on the same string, it would not be possible with normal fingering. I have been trying in vain to find out if this double stop is possible on the cello. Playable double and triple stops internet cello society. Playing double stops strengthens your fingers, helps you build a good left hand position, and improves your tone. More than 60 familiar folk songs many in the suzuki repertoire give the student help in such skills as hearing intonation, shaping the hand correctly, shifting, extensions, and.
These intensive cello double stop shifting exercises will help improve your intonation. How to drastically improve your intonation duration. Get a low price and free shipping on thousands of items. Jan dobbins strings in step cello book 1 book and cd forces or category. Trott melodious doublestops for violin, books 1 and 2 violin published by g schirmer. The cello and double bass, so ive heard, have the added bonus of being able to use the thumb to help out whereas the violin and viola require the thumb to support the neck of the instrument. Free cello lessons sheet music pieces to download from. Long long ago double stops for cello rick mooney cellist. Double stops are yet another significant technique in the vast arsenal of string sounds. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read double stops for cello. Double stops on violin and cello advice and techniques. Double stops for cello by rick mooney, paperback barnes. Melodious doublestops, complete books 1 and 2 for the violin pdf.
Double stop musings for cello, book one 9781932823387. Even in chamber music pieces, with other instruments free to fill in the harmonies or play the duo line, he gives the cello some rather awkward double stops, guaranteed to make a lovely melody 10 times more difficult. Double stops where one note is an open string should be learned first because you only have to deal with getting one finger in tune. The ivan galamian scale system for violoncello edited by hans jorgen jensen also has thirds, sixths, and octaves. More than 60 familiar folk songsmany in the suzuki repertoirehelp the student learn. Double stops for cello by rick mooney book sheet music. Aug 15, 20 2 cassia harvey cello books extremely effective etudes for scales, shifting, extensions, arpeggios, thirds, etc. With short exercises that very gradually increase in difficulty, specific concepts are taught to the intermediate cellist, including shifting from a closed position to an extended. Shop and buy double stop beginnings for the cello, book one sheet music.
Alfred double stops for cello book double stops provide the vehicle for excellent learning material for the young and advancing cellist in this newest rick mooney book. Shop and buy double stop shifting for the cello, book one sheet music. Double stops provide the vehicle for excellent learning material for the young and advancing cellist in this newest rick mooney book. Most double stop cello books are too difficult for beginning cellists so this valuable resource fills the gap. If you are trying to play complex double stops, like fourth finger gon d string and first finger bon a string the best way to achieve that is to get your elbow up high and rotate your left shoulder forward ever so slightly. Get detailed information about cello technique and expand your cello playing skills. Krane, charles new school of cello studies, book 2 cello solo spratt music publishers a tune a day violin. Trott melodious doublestops for violin, books 1 and 2 violin published by g schirmer best seller. Rules of thumb for violin double stops as hannes has already said definitely avoid 5ths on violin. Trott melodious double stops violin books 1 and 2 violin. Playable double and triple stops page 2 internet cello. Peter alexanders book professional orchestration vol.
Double stops provide the vehicle for excellent learning material for the young and advancing cellist in this newest rick mooney. It might also be helpful to get a book like rick mooneys on double stops for cello. Especially in solo works, double stops prevent music from sounding like one lonely sheperds singleline song after another. Melodious doublestops, complete books 1 and 2 for the violin melodious double stops for violin book 1 josephine trott melodious double stops, book i. Alfred string explorer for cello, book 1 musicians friend. Melodious doublestops, complete books 1 and 2 for the violin. Double stops for cello by rick mooney this is an excellent book for cellists early in their studies. It is still a fantastic book, but dont take its word as gospel, especially when writing in a chamber setting a solo cello can play much more difficult stuff than an orchestral cello section. Trott melodious doublestops for violin, books 1 and 2.
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