Cello: Multiple Stops — Ex. 1
Cello: Multiple Stops — Example 1
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“These first three triple stops use the open C string. The first chord also uses the open G string, so only the E has to be stopped. The last 2 chords of this set use the intervals of a 4th and a 6th, the two most comfortable double-stop intervals. To play 4ths, adjacent fingers are used on adjacent strings, with the lower numbered finger on the higher string. To play 6ths, adjacent fingers are used on adjacent strings, with the lower numbered finger on the lower string.”
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“For this pair of quadruple stops the open C string (first chord) and open A string (both chords) are utilized. The stopped notes of the first chord form a perfect 5th, which is played with one finger (the 1 finger) stopping adjacent strings at the same distance from the nut. The bottom three pitches of the second chord are stopped in stacked minor 6ths, comfortably played by three adjacent fingers on three adjacent strings.”
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“The bottom two notes in these three quadruple stops form a perfect 5th played with the index finger (1) stopping both the C and G strings. The remaining stopped pitches (note that the A in the first chord of this set is the open string) are configured successively in stacked 6ths and a 6th plus a diminished 4th, all comfortable intervals. Observe how the 3 finger sustains the F-sharp on the D string, while the 4 and 2 fingers create the top-voice D and C on the A string.”