Left Hand & Intonation

Double stops

Coordinating two stopped strings with hand shape and bow balance.

Common phrases: double stops · two notes at once

39 reviewed clips

Filtered results: 39

0:00–0:36 · ai proposed

Double Stops: Balancing the Interval

Violin Tutorial: How to Play Two Voices (Melody + Accompaniment) in Bach Sonata No. 2 Andante

Use when
the player needs two-note balance, hand shape, or intonation to settle
Teaching summary
Build the interval as a balanced shape rather than chasing both notes independently. Let the bow reveal the interval clearly while the left hand stays organized and light.
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0:00–0:46 · ai proposed

Double Stops: Keeping the Motion Relaxed

Ben Chan- Fifths

Use when
the player needs two-note balance, hand shape, or intonation to settle
Teaching summary
Build the interval as a balanced shape rather than chasing both notes independently. Let the bow reveal the interval clearly while the left hand stays organized and light.
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0:00–0:32 · ai proposed

Double Stops: Balancing the Interval

Ben Chan- Chords (Quadruple-stops)

Use when
the player needs two-note balance, hand shape, or intonation to settle
Teaching summary
Build the interval as a balanced shape rather than chasing both notes independently. Let the bow reveal the interval clearly while the left hand stays organized and light.
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0:00–0:40 · ai proposed

Double Stops: Balancing the Interval

Song of Skyrim: Multi-Violin Solo

Use when
the player needs two-note balance, hand shape, or intonation to settle
Teaching summary
Build the interval as a balanced shape rather than chasing both notes independently. Let the bow reveal the interval clearly while the left hand stays organized and light.
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0:00–0:28 · ai proposed

Double Stops: Balancing the Interval

Ben Chan- Triple-stops

Use when
the player needs two-note balance, hand shape, or intonation to settle
Teaching summary
Build the interval as a balanced shape rather than chasing both notes independently. Let the bow reveal the interval clearly while the left hand stays organized and light.
Open full video

0:00–0:52 · ai proposed

Double Stops: Balancing the Interval

Ben Chan- Scales in Thirds

Use when
the player needs two-note balance, hand shape, or intonation to settle
Teaching summary
Build the interval as a balanced shape rather than chasing both notes independently. Let the bow reveal the interval clearly while the left hand stays organized and light.
Open full video

0:05–0:39 · ai proposed

Double Stops: Balancing the Interval

Tutorial: Senna from Bleach

Use when
the player needs two-note balance, hand shape, or intonation to settle
Teaching summary
Build the interval as a balanced shape rather than chasing both notes independently. Let the bow reveal the interval clearly while the left hand stays organized and light.
Open full video

0:19–1:07 · ai proposed

Double Stops: Balancing the Interval

Ben Chan- Double-Stops (Thirds)

Use when
the player needs two-note balance, hand shape, or intonation to settle
Teaching summary
Build the interval as a balanced shape rather than chasing both notes independently. Let the bow reveal the interval clearly while the left hand stays organized and light.
Open full video

0:38–1:26 · ai proposed

Double Stops: Balancing the Interval

Violin TUTORIAL: David Garrett "Zorba's Dance" by Ben Chan

Use when
the player needs two-note balance, hand shape, or intonation to settle
Teaching summary
Build the interval as a balanced shape rather than chasing both notes independently. Let the bow reveal the interval clearly while the left hand stays organized and light.
Open full video

1:05–1:54 · ai proposed

Double Stops in Thirds: Intonation Setup

Ben Chan- Double-Stops (Thirds)

Use when
the player is working on thirds that are hard to tune reliably
Teaching summary
The clue says thirds are difficult to get in tune. Treat the passage as double-stop intonation work: set the hand frame slowly, then check whether both notes settle together.
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1:08–1:47 · ai proposed

Double Stops: Balancing the Interval

Violin Tutorial: How to Play Two Voices (Melody + Accompaniment) in Bach Sonata No. 2 Andante

Use when
the player needs two-note balance, hand shape, or intonation to settle
Teaching summary
Build the interval as a balanced shape rather than chasing both notes independently. Let the bow reveal the interval clearly while the left hand stays organized and light.
Open full video

1:13–1:42 · ai proposed

Double Stops: Coordinating the String Change

Playing Octaves with Fast String Crossings

Use when
the player needs two-note balance, hand shape, or intonation to settle
Teaching summary
Build the interval as a balanced shape rather than chasing both notes independently. Let the bow reveal the interval clearly while the left hand stays organized and light.
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1:31–2:01 · ai proposed

Double Stops: Coordinating the String Change

Ben Chan- Triple-stops

Use when
the player needs two-note balance, hand shape, or intonation to settle
Teaching summary
Build the interval as a balanced shape rather than chasing both notes independently. Let the bow reveal the interval clearly while the left hand stays organized and light.
Open full video

1:51–2:38 · ai proposed

Double Stops: Balancing the Interval

Ben Chan- Pleyel Duo for Two Violins

Use when
the player needs two-note balance, hand shape, or intonation to settle
Teaching summary
Build the interval as a balanced shape rather than chasing both notes independently. Let the bow reveal the interval clearly while the left hand stays organized and light.
Open full video

1:57–2:43 · ai proposed

Double Stops: Slowing Down to Hear the Result

Ben Chan- Scales in Thirds

Use when
the player needs two-note balance, hand shape, or intonation to settle
Teaching summary
Build the interval as a balanced shape rather than chasing both notes independently. Let the bow reveal the interval clearly while the left hand stays organized and light.
Open full video

2:09–2:26 · ai proposed

Double Stops: Balancing the Interval

Violin TUTORIAL: David Garrett "Zorba's Dance" by Ben Chan

Use when
the player needs two-note balance, hand shape, or intonation to settle
Teaching summary
Build the interval as a balanced shape rather than chasing both notes independently. Let the bow reveal the interval clearly while the left hand stays organized and light.
Open full video

2:11–2:54 · ai proposed

Double Stops: Balancing the Interval

Ben Chan- Pleyel Duo for Two Violins

Use when
the player needs two-note balance, hand shape, or intonation to settle
Teaching summary
Build the interval as a balanced shape rather than chasing both notes independently. Let the bow reveal the interval clearly while the left hand stays organized and light.
Open full video

2:17–2:40 · ai proposed

Double Stops: Finding a Clearer Core

Violin Tutorial: How to Play Two Voices (Melody + Accompaniment) in Bach Sonata No. 2 Andante

Use when
the player needs two-note balance, hand shape, or intonation to settle
Teaching summary
Build the interval as a balanced shape rather than chasing both notes independently. Let the bow reveal the interval clearly while the left hand stays organized and light.
Open full video

2:52–3:00 · ai proposed

Double Stops: Balancing the Interval

Violin TUTORIAL: David Garrett "Zorba's Dance" by Ben Chan

Use when
the player needs two-note balance, hand shape, or intonation to settle
Teaching summary
Build the interval as a balanced shape rather than chasing both notes independently. Let the bow reveal the interval clearly while the left hand stays organized and light.
Open full video

3:00–3:36 · ai proposed

Double Stops: Balancing the Interval

Ben Chan- Scales in Thirds

Use when
the player needs two-note balance, hand shape, or intonation to settle
Teaching summary
Build the interval as a balanced shape rather than chasing both notes independently. Let the bow reveal the interval clearly while the left hand stays organized and light.
Open full video

3:13–4:02 · ai proposed

Double Stops: Finding a Clearer Core

Ben Chan- Pleyel Duo for Two Violins

Use when
the player needs two-note balance, hand shape, or intonation to settle
Teaching summary
Build the interval as a balanced shape rather than chasing both notes independently. Let the bow reveal the interval clearly while the left hand stays organized and light.
Open full video

4:13–4:50 · ai proposed

Octaves: Lead With the Lower Note

Tutorial: Samvel Yervinyan's Fast Violin Solo

Use when
the player is organizing octaves by leading with the lower note and letting the top follow
Teaching summary
The clue says these octaves should lead with the lower note while the higher note follows in a square hand position. Use the lower note as the frame anchor.
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4:20–5:11 · ai proposed

Double Stops: Balancing the Interval

Get Lucky Violin Tutorial

Use when
the player needs two-note balance, hand shape, or intonation to settle
Teaching summary
Build the interval as a balanced shape rather than chasing both notes independently. Let the bow reveal the interval clearly while the left hand stays organized and light.
Open full video

4:21–5:04 · ai proposed

Double Stops: Balancing the Interval

Ben Chan- Double-Stops (Thirds)

Use when
the player needs two-note balance, hand shape, or intonation to settle
Teaching summary
Build the interval as a balanced shape rather than chasing both notes independently. Let the bow reveal the interval clearly while the left hand stays organized and light.
Open full video

5:04–6:00 · ai proposed

Double Stops: Balancing the Interval

Get Lucky Violin Tutorial

Use when
the player needs two-note balance, hand shape, or intonation to settle
Teaching summary
Build the interval as a balanced shape rather than chasing both notes independently. Let the bow reveal the interval clearly while the left hand stays organized and light.
Open full video

5:07–5:48 · ai proposed

Double Stops: Finding a Clearer Core

Violin TUTORIAL: David Garrett "Zorba's Dance" by Ben Chan

Use when
the player needs two-note balance, hand shape, or intonation to settle
Teaching summary
Build the interval as a balanced shape rather than chasing both notes independently. Let the bow reveal the interval clearly while the left hand stays organized and light.
Open full video

5:48–5:58 · ai proposed

Double Stops: Balancing the Interval

Ben Chan- Mozart Concerto #3 1st mvmt opening

Use when
the player needs two-note balance, hand shape, or intonation to settle
Teaching summary
Build the interval as a balanced shape rather than chasing both notes independently. Let the bow reveal the interval clearly while the left hand stays organized and light.
Open full video

5:49–6:00 · ai proposed

Double Stops: More Bow at the Beginning

Ben Chan- Pleyel Duo for Two Violins

Use when
the player is shaping double stops with more bow at the start and less at the end
Teaching summary
The clue says to use more bow at the beginning of the stroke and less at the end, applying it to double stops. Use bow distribution to control the double-stop phrase.
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6:00–6:22 · ai proposed

Double Stops: Balancing the Interval

Ben Chan- Mozart Concerto #3 1st mvmt opening

Use when
the player needs two-note balance, hand shape, or intonation to settle
Teaching summary
Build the interval as a balanced shape rather than chasing both notes independently. Let the bow reveal the interval clearly while the left hand stays organized and light.
Open full video

6:01–6:18 · ai proposed

Double Stops: Balancing the Interval

Get Lucky Violin Tutorial

Use when
the player needs two-note balance, hand shape, or intonation to settle
Teaching summary
Build the interval as a balanced shape rather than chasing both notes independently. Let the bow reveal the interval clearly while the left hand stays organized and light.
Open full video

6:14–6:26 · ai proposed

Double Stops: Balancing the Interval

Ben Chan- Double-Stops (Thirds)

Use when
the player needs two-note balance, hand shape, or intonation to settle
Teaching summary
Build the interval as a balanced shape rather than chasing both notes independently. Let the bow reveal the interval clearly while the left hand stays organized and light.
Open full video

6:47–7:23 · ai proposed

Double Stops: Finding a Clearer Core

Violin TUTORIAL: David Garrett "Zorba's Dance" by Ben Chan

Use when
the player needs two-note balance, hand shape, or intonation to settle
Teaching summary
Build the interval as a balanced shape rather than chasing both notes independently. Let the bow reveal the interval clearly while the left hand stays organized and light.
Open full video

7:24–7:48 · ai proposed

Double Stops: Balancing the Interval

Ben Chan- Accolay Concerto 1st page

Use when
the player needs two-note balance, hand shape, or intonation to settle
Teaching summary
Build the interval as a balanced shape rather than chasing both notes independently. Let the bow reveal the interval clearly while the left hand stays organized and light.
Open full video

9:55–10:42 · ai proposed

Double Stops: Finding a Clearer Core

Ben Chan plays Bach and self-critiques

Use when
the player needs two-note balance, hand shape, or intonation to settle
Teaching summary
Build the interval as a balanced shape rather than chasing both notes independently. Let the bow reveal the interval clearly while the left hand stays organized and light.
Open full video

0:17–0:57 · ai proposed

Accent: Placing the Front of the Note

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Use when
the player’s accents sound heavy, late, or over-sustained
Teaching summary
Place energy at the front of the note, then let the sound continue without extra pressure. The accent is an arrival and release, not a prolonged push.
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3:27–3:45 · ai proposed

Fourths and Inverted Chords: Intonation Trick

Ben Chan- Scherzo Tarantelle Opening

Use when
the player is using a shifting trick to tune a fourth or inverted chord shape
Teaching summary
The clue says another fourth and that the shifting trick makes it easier to play in tune. Treat the shift as an intonation setup for the chord shape.
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3:34–4:16 · ai proposed

Tune the Top Note to the Bottom Note

Playing Octaves with Fast String Crossings

Use when
the player is tuning an octave by listening to the lower note first
Teaching summary
The clue says the octave helps and suggests listening to the bottom note, always tuning to the bottom note. Make the lower finger the intonation reference for the top note.
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4:18–4:51 · ai proposed

Reverse Chord: First-Finger Shift Guide

Ben Chan- Scherzo Tarantelle Opening

Use when
the player is using first finger to guide a shift in a reverse chord passage
Teaching summary
The clue names a reverse chord, important top and bottom notes, and a similar shift with first finger. Let first finger guide the position so the outer notes stay meaningful.
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5:47–6:00 · ai proposed

Reverse Chord: Missing the D String

Ben Chan- Scherzo Tarantelle Opening

Use when
the player is comparing a reverse chord that omits the D string with one that uses all four strings
Teaching summary
The clue says the written reverse chord is missing the D string and compares it with the full four-note version. The useful issue is chord/string choice, not generic practice strategy.
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