Grammar of Conducting : a Comprehensive Guide to Baton Technique and Interpretation A Comprehensive Guide to Baton Technique and Interpretation

Name: Grammar of Conducting : a Comprehensive Guide to Baton Technique and Interpretation A Comprehensive Guide to Baton Technique and Interpretation
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ISBN: 9780028722214

ISBN-10: 0028722213

ISBN-13: 9780028722214

Edition: 3rd 1995 (Revised)

Authors: Max Rudolf, Michael E. Stern

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THE GRAMMAR OF CONDUCTING: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO BATON TECHNIQUE AND INTERPRETATION provides a comprehensive introduction to the techniques and practical concerns of leading an orchestra. The text proceeds from basic conducting patterns to sophisticated explorations of performance and rehearsal techniques.

Book details

List price: $199.95
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 1995
Publisher: Wadsworth
Publication date: 6/25/1995
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 481
Size: 7.50" wide x 10.50" long x 1.50" tall
Weight: 2.684
Language: English



Preface to the Third Edition


Introduction



Basic Techniques



The Neutral-Legato Pattern (4-Beat)



Staccato Patterns (4-beat)



The Expressive-Legato Pattern (4-Beat)



Starting on Counts Other Than the First Count



The 3-Beat



The 2-Beat



The 1-Beat



Dynamics and Articulation



Starting After the Count



The 6-Beat



Subdivision



Number of Beats in a Measure



5-Time, 7-Time, and Other Asymmetric Time Patterns



Applications



Ritardando and Accelerando



The Marcato Pattern



Rests



The Tenuto Pattern



Different Uses for Basic Patterns



Holds



Accents and Syncopation



Phrasing



Changes of Meter and Tempo



Application of Baton Technique



Free Style



Execution and Performance



Achieving Complete Physical Control



On Preparation in General



Score Study and Preparation of Orchestra Materials



Rehearsal Techniques



Conduction Opera



Conduction Choral Works with Orchestra



Interpretation and Style



Aspects of Interpretation



Choice of Tempo



Aspects of Performance Practice



Aspects of Musical Style



Recollections and Reflections: On Education, Conducting, and a Conductor''s Life in Our Time



Discussion of Complete Works or Movements



Wagner''s Instructions Regarding the Performance of Two of His Overtures



Carl Maria von Weber, Overture to Oberon



The First Violin Part of Mozart''s Symphony No. 35 in D Major (K.385), Marked for Performance


Recommended Reading General Index


Index of Figures and Works