Baton basics : communicating music through gestures
Conducting e-böcker
Oxford University Press
2014
EISBN 9780199354184
The body.
Motion and gestures.
Connecting with the sound.
Applying and combining gestures.
Controlling tempo and volume.
Becoming centered.
Making music.
Baton Basics offers a unique approach to teaching conducting based upon the concept of conveying weight, resistance, and energy in order to communicate a better concept of musical sound to the musicians. Featuring many detailed drawings and access to over 60 video examples on the companion website, Baton Basics guides conductors away from simply marking beat patterns, and towards a nuanced and phrased musicality that can be communicated to a group of musicians. Baton Basics is a key foundational text for the student and experienced conductor alike, and is a must read for anyone interested in i.
Motion and gestures.
Connecting with the sound.
Applying and combining gestures.
Controlling tempo and volume.
Becoming centered.
Making music.
Baton Basics offers a unique approach to teaching conducting based upon the concept of conveying weight, resistance, and energy in order to communicate a better concept of musical sound to the musicians. Featuring many detailed drawings and access to over 60 video examples on the companion website, Baton Basics guides conductors away from simply marking beat patterns, and towards a nuanced and phrased musicality that can be communicated to a group of musicians. Baton Basics is a key foundational text for the student and experienced conductor alike, and is a must read for anyone interested in i.
