A double stop, also known as a dyad, is when two notes are played at the same time. Similar to a chord, but contains only two notes instead of three and often used in solo's particularly in blues and rock music . . .
The double stops in this example fall on the strings of E and A on fret 3. Here is an example of how you might add some double stops into a solo breaking them up to create a more musical effect:
Have a listen to what this sequence sounds like:
Here is another example of using double stops in a turn around technique which works well in rock n roll and blues music to help you get from one musical 12 bar section to the next...
This time the double stops fall on the C & A stings where fret 6 and 5 are played. Have a listen to hear how they sound:
Jimmy Hendrix was a great pioneer of using the double stops in solos. Have a listen to LITTLE WING and CASTLES IN THE SAND to hear some of his finer examples.
Notice at the end of the section above there is a VIBRATO effect on the final chord of C major. You may wonder how you can achieve a vibrato effect on open strings, but there is a fun way to achieve this effect.
Notice at the end of the section above there is a VIBRATO effect on the final chord of C major. You may wonder how you can achieve a vibrato effect on open strings, but there is a fun way to achieve this effect.
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