Instruments & Performance

Double Stop

Japanese name
ダブルストップ

A double stop is a technique on a string instrument that sounds two strings at once to produce two notes.

How to use it

Add a 3rd or a 6th to a melody to create harmony within a short phrase.

How it differs from related terms

It is a technique for sounding two notes at once, which is different from several parts playing in unison.

Start with short two-note pairs on adjacent strings.

Sources & review

Last reviewed July 16, 2026

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