Wittry, Diane - Baton Basics

In Baton Basics, conductor Diane Wittry offers a unique approach to teaching conducting through weight, resistance, and energy. In doing so she gives readers new tools for effective and ultimately musical forms of conducting, forms based on conveying energy.

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CONTENTS

Introduction
Section 1. The Body
Section 2. Motion and Gestures
Section 3. Connecting with the Sound
Section 4. Applying and Combining Gestures
Section 5. Controlling Tempo and Volume
Section 6. Becoming Centered
Section 7. Making Music
Appendix
Index