Mastering Violin Technique: The Power of Simon Fischer's Double Stops
Most standard scale books simply present a list of fingerings. Fischer’s Double Stops is a , which means it focuses on how to build the technique from the ground up.
: One of the biggest causes of tension is "not releasing" between notes, especially in octaves. Fischer suggests mobility exercises where you move your hand while keeping fingers in tune to maintain a "soft and free" hand.
To get the most out of a high-quality Double Stops PDF or physical copy, Fischer emphasizes several core principles: