Section 5 (conducting) - Basic Patterns

Question 1

conductors convey intent through?

Answer 1

non verbal communication.

Question 2

what are two forms of non verbal communication

Answer 2

gestures and beat patterns

Question 3

what are the beat patterns parts

Answer 3

preparatory gesture, ictus, rebound, and travel

Question 4

what does the preparatory gesture convey?

Answer 4

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

Question 5

which hands do a prep gesture

Answer 5

typically both and they mirror each other

Question 6

what is the first step of the prep?

Answer 6

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

Question 7

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

Answer 7

inhale slightly and raise right hand.

the inhale is to match the ensemble and keep from rushing

Question 8

what is the third part of the prep?

Answer 8

bringing the hand down to the starting position and exhale.

Question 9

what is an ictus

Answer 9

the specific beat points in a conducting pattern.

Question 10

what does an ictus do

Answer 10

shows exactly where sound begins and the metric pulse

Question 11

what is preparatory ictus?

Answer 11

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

Question 12

what is the first ictus

Answer 12

the downbeat

Question 13

what is the rebound?

Answer 13

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

Question 14

what is the travel?

Answer 14

the moving between ictus points

Question 15

when else does the travel occur

Answer 15

in the prep gesture

Question 16

how do you practice beat patterns?

Answer 16

in front of mirrors slowly, gradually speeding up

Question 17

what are expressive gestures

Answer 17

they communicate the mood

Question 18

how are expressive gestures reflected

Answer 18

hands and body

Question 19

what else shows the mood

Answer 19

size speed and contour of prep gesture and conducting patterns

Question 20

what does the size of the prep gesture show

Answer 20

small quiet

large loud

Question 21

what indicates tempo

Answer 21

the speed of the prep and travel shows slow or fast

Question 22

what shows staccato style

Answer 22

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

Question 23

what does the flicking feel like

Answer 23

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

Question 24

what makes for a heavier staccato style

Answer 24

the whole arm

Question 25

what is legato style identified by

Answer 25

smooth and round beat patterns

Question 26

where is the ictus point located in legato style

Answer 26

at the extremities of the pattern closer to the center

Question 27

how do entrances on 2 3 and 4 work

Answer 27

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

Question 28

what do cues show

Answer 28

tempo style dynamics and exact moment of sound

Question 29

who can get cues

Answer 29

individuals, sections, or the whole ensemble

Question 30

what gives cues

Answer 30

hand hands and/or head

Question 31

four basic situations for cues

Answer 31

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

Question 32

are all cues possible to show

Answer 32

no

Question 33

which cue do you give if there are multiple

Answer 33

choose

Question 34

what does the conductor do doing complex cue situations

Answer 34

communicate to the ensemble the plan

Question 35

procedure for cues

Answer 35

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

Question 36

Where are right hand cues given

Answer 36

In the center or right side

Question 37

Where are left handed cues given

Answer 37

Center left of center

Question 38

What should you avoid when cueing

Answer 38

Hand crossing

Question 39

What does the right hand do during left hand cues

Answer 39

Conduct

Question 40

What comes with a cue?

Answer 40

A nod of the head

Question 41

What does fermata mean

Answer 41

Unmeasured pause or hold

Question 42

What do you do to execute a fermata

Answer 42

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

Question 43

What do you do when ex

Answer 43

C

Question 44

Where should the palms be when the fermata expresses silenence

Answer 44

Down

Question 45

How do you do a circular release?

Answer 45

The conductor will complete a full circle with the hands.

Question 46

What is an ictus release

Answer 46

Stop the beat pattern at the desired ictus point. | A slight rebound is appropriste as a follow through

Question 47

When do you use an ictus rebound

Answer 47

End of composition or momentary pause in time