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Conducting technique articles
Visual Score Study – How to study a score more efficiently
Visual Score Study: how to look at the score from a technical point of view and improve your conducting studying
Conducting technique: how to break patterns
3 ways to break a conducting pattern: registration, strokes types and body placement – resulting from pitch, notes’ length and dynamics and orchestration
How to practice conducting at home
How do orchestra conductors practice home? With time one learns to articulate musical thoughts but in the beginning it’s good to have a few tips…
Body and baton placement
The orchestra can judge conductors even before they lift the baton: good body posture and baton placement are an excellent starting point
How to give a cue: preparation and release for orchestra and singers
Giving a cue is one of the conductor’s jobs. A clear cue consists of 2 parts: preparation and release. Eye contact, as well as breathing, is crucial.
Tempo changes in conducting
Choosing the tempo is already a big challenge for a conductor. What if you need to change the tempo, instantly or gradually? How do you do it technically?
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