Cello: Multiple Stops— Ex. 4
Cello: Multiple Stops — Example 4
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“Thirds against the open C string. Note that thirds stretch to the distance between the 1 and 4 finger; as the intervals get smaller, the stretch for the double stop becomes larger.”
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“Thirds against the open A string. Note that in the last of these three chords the D could be played on the open D string, but that would break the pattern and force the F to be played in a high position on the G string. Here the D is played on the G string with the 4th finger, and the F is played on the D string with the 1st finger.”
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“These last two chords are obviously easy to play and could be performed by an entire cello section non divisi. Quadruple stops on this page are playable and effective at a moderate tempo for solo or chamber playing. For orchestral section performance dividing the section would produce a more effective result.”