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Conducting goes far beyond simply marking beats. It is a rich art form used to communicate emotion, character, and mood to large groups of performers. Baton Basics explores how movement can free musicians to create music together through effective communication. Based on the idea that musical conducting is a physical activity, this guide focuses on conveying energy to an ensemble. Author Diane Wittry provides a unique method for teaching conducting by using familiar physical concepts. By mastering gestures related to weight, resistance, and energy, along with size and beat placement, conductors can better lead their performers. This book serves as a practical resource for those looking to understand the physical connection between a conductor and an orchestra. It shifts the focus from mechanical beat-keeping to the expressive movement required to lead a musical group successfully.

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Learn to communicate emotion, character, and mood to large groups of performers through expressive movement.

Explore a unique teaching approach based on physical gestures including weight, resistance, and energy.

Master the connection between physical activity and musical energy to lead ensembles more effectively.

Develop essential conducting skills by combining gesture size with precise beat placement.

Published by Oxford University Press USA for reliable educational quality.

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Release Date
03 November 2014
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22 March 2014

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