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Section 5 (conducting) - Basic Patterns Flashcards

1
Q

conductors convey intent through?

A

non verbal communication.

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2
Q

what are two forms of non verbal communication

A

gestures and beat patterns

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3
Q

what are the beat patterns parts

A

preparatory gesture, ictus, rebound, and travel

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4
Q

what does the preparatory gesture convey?

A

tempo, style (articulation), dynamics, and exact beginning of the first note.

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5
Q

which hands do a prep gesture

A

typically both and they mirror each other

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6
Q

what is the first step of the prep?

A

establishing a good stance and meaningful eye contact with musicians to ensure they are ready

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7
Q

whats the second part of the prep and why do it?

A

inhale slightly and raise right hand.

the inhale is to match the ensemble and keep from rushing

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8
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what is the third part of the prep?

A

bringing the hand down to the starting position and exhale.

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9
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what is an ictus

A

the specific beat points in a conducting pattern.

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10
Q

what does an ictus do

A

shows exactly where sound begins and the metric pulse

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11
Q

what is preparatory ictus?

A

ictus in the prep gesture where the movement changes at the top and begins the downward motion

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12
Q

what is the first ictus

A

the downbeat

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13
Q

what is the rebound?

A

when the conductor comes to an ictus point and moves away.

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14
Q

what is the travel?

A

the moving between ictus points

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15
Q

when else does the travel occur

A

in the prep gesture

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16
Q

how do you practice beat patterns?

A

in front of mirrors slowly, gradually speeding up

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17
Q

what are expressive gestures

A

they communicate the mood

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18
Q

how are expressive gestures reflected

A

hands and body

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19
Q

what else shows the mood

A

size speed and contour of prep gesture and conducting patterns

20
Q

what does the size of the prep gesture show

A

small quiet

large loud

21
Q

what indicates tempo

A

the speed of the prep and travel shows slow or fast

22
Q

what shows staccato style

A

angular rebound
shorter travel
and a flick of the wrist on the rebound

23
Q

what does the flicking feel like

A

like flicking a drop of water from the end of the baton or hand

24
Q

what makes for a heavier staccato style

A

the whole arm

25
Q

what is legato style identified by

A

smooth and round beat patterns

26
Q

where is the ictus point located in legato style

A

at the extremities of the pattern closer to the center

27
Q

how do entrances on 2 3 and 4 work

A

good eye contact and begin the prep in the opposite direction of the ictus

28
Q

what do cues show

A

tempo style dynamics and exact moment of sound

29
Q

who can get cues

A

individuals, sections, or the whole ensemble

30
Q

what gives cues

A

hand hands and/or head

31
Q

four basic situations for cues

A
  1. solos and section entrances
  2. entrances that follow long rests
  3. at the beginning of an important musical event
  4. difficult entrances where performers would need assistance
32
Q

are all cues possible to show

A

no

33
Q

which cue do you give if there are multiple

A

choose

34
Q

what does the conductor do doing complex cue situations

A

communicate to the ensemble the plan

35
Q

procedure for cues

A
  1. eye contact before prep
  2. prep that communicates style tempo and dynamics
  3. ensure your posture stance and face compliments the intended outcome
  4. ensure cues are meaningful positive confident and encouraging
  5. follow through maintain eye contact before during and after
    a. make an attempt to give feedback
  6. if the cue is on beat prep on the beat prior (slow tempos and)
  7. if the cue is off the beat think um pah. um is cue pah is the entrance
36
Q

Where are right hand cues given

A

In the center or right side

37
Q

Where are left handed cues given

A

Center left of center

38
Q

What should you avoid when cueing

A

Hand crossing

39
Q

What does the right hand do during left hand cues

A

Conduct

40
Q

What comes with a cue?

A

A nod of the head

41
Q

What does fermata mean

A

Unmeasured pause or hold

42
Q

What do you do to execute a fermata

A
  1. Stop conducting the pattern
  2. Turn palms up in a holding manner
  3. Continues a sideways outward motion until next prep
43
Q

What do you do when ex

A

C

44
Q

Where should the palms be when the fermata expresses silenence

A

Down

45
Q

How do you do a circular release?

A

The conductor will complete a full circle with the hands.

46
Q

What is an ictus release

A

Stop the beat pattern at the desired ictus point.

A slight rebound is appropriste as a follow through

47
Q

When do you use an ictus rebound

A

End of composition or momentary pause in time

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