: “Bow shakes in sustained double stops.” Solution : Use middle-to-lower half of bow; upper half requires too much control. Also, check your bow hold – double stops need a firmer but flexible index finger. Part 6: Sample Etude (Original, Fischer-Style) Title : Study in Thirds & Sixths (Moderato, G major)
: “My hand cramps in octaves.” Solution : Release thumb pressure. Fischer: “The thumb is a guide, not a clamp.” Shake out hand every 4 bars. simon fischer double stops pdf
: “Thirds are always sharp.” Solution : The upper finger is often late. Place both fingers simultaneously from the air, not sequentially. : “Bow shakes in sustained double stops