Mixed meters are an integral part of the conducting technique: what do conductors need to account for in order to make them clear for the players?
Conducting technique Articles
Baton technique – Legato and staccato strokes
When music shapes the technique, legato and staccato strokes are a response to a musical articulation. Here are a few pointers on how to practice these strokes.
Baton technique – how to control the pulse
It’s one of the key aspects of conducting technique: the pulse. How do you control it?
Visual Score Study – How to study a score more efficiently
Unlike instrumental and vocal techniques, over the centuries conducting technique has not seen the same type of...
Conducting technique: how to break patterns
Different conductors, different strokes One question that often comes up from audience members is: why do conductors'...
How to practice conducting at home
his is one of the most frequently asked questions. How do conductors practice orchestra conducting...
Body and baton placement
he immediate conductor's space is, quite obviously, the podium. The working area is determined by...
How to give a cue: preparation and release for orchestra and singers
conductor's cue is nothing but a signal, a preparation for a musical event. It's how we, as...
Tempo changes in conducting
A tempo is a pace at which a piece is performed. It's one of the big challenges of conducting, both from a musical and...
Conducting Pills
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