Orchestra Conducting: Developing Expressive Style

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A symphony conductor must have an expressive style to captivate the audience. Learn how a conductor can develop a personal flair on the podium in this free conducting lesson from an experienced conductor.

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Conducting Skills: Mixed Meter 3/4 to 4/4
Classical pieces may shift time signature, which is known as a mixed meter. Learn about exercises to develop an expressive conducting style in this free conducting lesson video from an experienced conductor.

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Orchestra Conducting Skills: Dead Gesture Beat
Dead beats are used to show passing of rests. Learn about exercises to develop an expressive conducting style in this free conducting lesson video from an experienced conductor.

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Orchestra Conducting Skills: Determining Meter
Changing meter is a crucial skill for a conductor. Learn about exercises to develop an expressive conducting style in this free conducting lesson video from an experienced conductor.

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Orchestra Conducting Skills: Fast to Slow Mixed Meter
Mixed meter involved changing meter in a symphonic work. Learn about exercises to develop an expressive conducting style in this free conducting lesson video from an experienced conductor.

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Orchestra Conducting Skills: Fermata
An orchestra holds a fermata note as long as the conductor tells them to. Learn about exercises to develop an expressive conducting style in this free conducting lesson video from an experienced conductor.

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Orchestra Conducting Skills: Legato
Legato is used to conduct notes tied together or slurred. Learn about exercises to develop an expressive conducting style in this free conducting lesson video from an experienced conductor.

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Orchestra Conducting Skills: Long Notes
Tips for holding whole notes and longer notes. Learn about exercises to develop an expressive conducting style in this free conducting lesson video from an experienced conductor.

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Orchestra Conducting Skills: Marcato
Marcato is marching tempo for classical music scores. Learn about exercises to develop an expressive conducting style in this free conducting lesson video from an experienced conductor.

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Orchestra Conducting Skills: Marcato and Legato 2/4
Marcato and legato includes sharp and smooth notes. Learn about exercises to develop an expressive conducting style in this free conducting lesson video from an experienced conductor.

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Orchestra Conducting Skills: Marcato and Legato 3/4
Conducting marcato and legato includes sharp and smooth notes. Learn about exercises to develop an expressive conducting style in this free conducting lesson video from an experienced conductor.

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Orchestra Conducting Skills: Marcato and Legato 4/4
Marcato and legato includes sharp and smooth notes. Learn about exercises to develop an expressive conducting style in this free conducting lesson video from an experienced conductor.

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Orchestra Conducting Skills: Mixed Meter 5/4 to 7/4
Mixed meter involved changing meter in a symphonic work. Learn about exercises to develop an expressive conducting style in this free conducting lesson video from an experienced conductor.

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Orchestra Conducting Skills: Mixed Meter 6/4 to 3/4
Changing meter is a crucial skill for a conductor. Learn about exercises to develop an expressive conducting style in this free conducting lesson video from an experienced conductor.

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Orchestra Conducting Skills: Mixed Meter 6/8 to 4/4
Mixed meter involved changing meter in a symphonic work. Learn about exercises to develop an expressive conducting style in this free conducting lesson video from an experienced conductor.

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Orchestra Conducting Skills: Quarter and Half Notes
Conductor tips for counting out quarter and half notes. Learn about exercises to develop an expressive conducting style in this free conducting lesson video from an experienced conductor.

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Orchestra Conducting Skills: Ritardando
Ritardando signifies a slowdown in the playing of notes. Learn about exercises to develop an expressive conducting style in this free conducting lesson video from an experienced conductor.

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Orchestra Conducting Skills: Ritardando With Subdivision
Using a subdivision of notes to demonstrate ritardando, or slowing down. Learn about exercises to develop an expressive conducting style in this free conducting lesson video from an experienced conductor.

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Orchestra Conducting Skills: Slow to Fast Mixed Meter
Changing meter is a crucial skill for a conductor. Learn about exercises to develop an expressive conducting style in this free conducting lesson video from an experienced conductor.

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Orchestra Conducting Skills: Stacatto
Stacatto notes are played for half the duration of a normal note. Learn about exercises to develop an expressive conducting style in this free conducting lesson video from an experienced conductor.

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Orchestra Conducting Skills: Subdividing Notes in 2/4 Time
Subdivision refers to the division of the value of notes. Learn about exercises to develop an expressive conducting style in this free conducting lesson video from an experienced conductor.

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Orchestra Conducting Skills: Subdividing Notes in 3/4 Time
In the world of conducting, subdivision refers to the division of the value of notes. Learn about exercises to develop an expressive conducting style in this free conducting lesson video from an experienced conductor.

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Orchestra Conducting Skills: Subdividing Notes in 4/4 Time
Subdivision refers to the division of the value of notes. Learn about exercises to develop an expressive conducting style in this free conducting lesson video from an experienced conductor.

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Orchestra Conducting Skills: Subdividing Notes in 5/4 Time
In the world of conducting, subdivision refers to the division of the value of notes. Learn about exercises to develop an expressive conducting style in this free conducting lesson video from an experienced conductor.

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Orchestra Conducting Skills: Subdividing Notes in 6/4 Time
Subdivision refers to the division of the value of notes. Learn about exercises to develop an expressive conducting style in this free conducting lesson video from an experienced conductor.

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Orchestra Conducting Skills: Subdividing Notes in 7/4 Time
In the world of conducting, subdivision refers to the division of the value of notes. Learn about exercises to develop an expressive conducting style in this free conducting lesson video from an experienced conductor.

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Summary: Conducting an orchestra can be a daunting task, be it a string ensemble or an entire symphony. The job requires an extensive knowledge of music scoring as well as a natural gift to distinguish proper pitch and tone. And beyond the music basics, a conductor has to be an entertainer, involving their musicians as well as their audience in the piece they are conducting. The conductor is the focus of attention for the entire performance venue, so they must follow the proper etiquette and established rules and at the same time keep the crowd entertained and involved. Watch this series if you are planning on becoming a conductor, or if you would just like to know more of what goes on at the podium the next time you attend a classical music performance.

In this free conducting lesson video, you will learn a variety of skills which are crucial to becoming a good conductor. Brandon will demonstrate how to conduct music passages with mixed meter and well as passages marked marcato, legato, stacatto, tenuto and fermata. You will also learn about subdiving notes in various time signatures.

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