Intonation

My double stops sound wrong even when each note seems right

Two notes that seem acceptable separately may still form an unstable interval together.

This governed route starts from what you can observe. It is source material and routing help, not a replacement for the current teacher seeing the player.

What you can observe

  • double stop intonation
  • thirds
  • sixths
  • octaves
  • resonance

First bounded action

Tune the structurally stable note first, then add the second note and listen for beating or resonance rather than checking each note independently.

How to check it

The interval settles and resonance increases as beating decreases.

Stop condition

Stop after three stable interval attacks from silence.

What this route cannot tell you

This route can help name an observable violin problem and choose a bounded test. It does not override the learner's current teacher or diagnose an individual player from a webpage.

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