I am primarily a piano player, and I'm fairly new to conducting. I am the music director at Queen of Peace Church in Hawley PA. The previous director left abruptly and I've inherited her choir. I want you to know that I am finding your videos to be extremely useful and perhaps life saving! Thank you.
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Recently I was appointed choir master of my community in another City. With this video I can lead them better with more confident. Thank you and God bless you. God is Good. I subscribed and give like to your channel for your brilliant teaching and your simplicity.
You save my life! I am a piano student learning conducting recently. You instruction is simple and clear. Really love the picture illustration! Thank you very much!
Next year I become the low brass section leader (and when I go play with the junior band I'm the most senior member), and we're expected to run sectionals, so I've decided to do some studying! Very helpful stuff
Thank you! I had this lesson at mapeh and i was confused and then i saw your vid and it helped me alot! Thank you for making this vid and i hope you do more Thank you so much!😊
This is a good introduction or reminder of basic patterns. I would clarify a few things. In the 4/4 pattern, beat 2 is to the left and beat 3 is on the right (from the perspective of the conductor). The conductor shows you the pattern 1st from her perspective with her right hand. When she switches to the left hand, it is a "mirrored" version to make it easier for the viewer to follow. In the mirrored version, left and right are reversed so that the viewer, facing in the opposite direction will be able to follow from there perspective. This is mentioned in the video but it's a confusing concept and could use a bit more explaination. Also, the conducting window mentioned in the video is the space your hand must stay inside in order to be more easily followed. When conducting, I learned to always start with your hand held still at the bottom of the window, where it will be when you land on beat one. That shows the musicians where that first crucial beat will occur before you begin conducting. The prep (before beat 1) occurs when you lift your hand away from the beat one position and return it. This ensures that everyone starts together. The speed with which this occurs also gives the musicians a good idea of the tempo.
This is a great video on conducting!! I create lessons for music teachers and I wanted to know if I can share a link to this video (and some of your other videos) in my lesson. Thank you!
I think this is a great video. I loved the diagrams which clarify your hand movements. I conduct a harmonica group. could you do a video with some actual music like blue danube in 3/4 time or a jazz piece in 4/4. I don't know any piece in 2/2 perhaps you could find one. thanks in advance. Jim V.
Thank you so much! You help me..We are reciting in the front to conduct the 4/4 patern,3/4 pattern,and 2/4 pattern..😊I am difficulting how to conduct this and I research in the youtube and found this..😄
thank you very much that very informative..but I have a few questions if you might..1- are these patterns optional? or is it like every music piece has its own pattern,2- do you have any videos that show specific patterns WITH music and to recognize the difference acoustically by directly hearing it..or then but this maybe too much to ask, reply to me with music titles and their pattern that goes with them (eg/ Music Title: 2/4) etc..thank you very much.
Try watching choral recitation videos and watch the conductor closely. In some videos, you'll notice the time signature just by looking at the conductor. For an example, Ching-a-Ring-Chaw (folk), Salt Lake Choral Artists: 2/4 May It Be (LotR OST), UCLAn Chamber Choir: 3/4 Sogno di Volare (Civilization VI OST), Cadogan Hall Concert: 12/8 (which is analogous to 4/4) Though, of course, many choral conductors prefer to conduct to the rhythm and expression more than the beat.
A lot of young conductors are just conducting using the 1 beat pattern, which is just moving the baton vertically up and down, to all the music they conduct and perform. As a professional musician, pianist and conductor, when I was a student we were taught all the patterns and what is now known as the conventional way of conducting (I.e. use of the patterns on the right hand and articulating just with left hand or sometimes with right hand). I have long since deviated to a more uncoventional method like that of Carlos Kleiber, by adapting the patterns and sometimes conducting each hand individually at times. You do have to put your heart in and feel the music's expression, tempo and rhythm.
So, how exactly do you recognize 4th or 3rd beat, when (according to your scheme) it is not very clear. Why there is no plain where every beat would drop to?
If you play any instrument then it will be easy to recognize beat or if you listen to lot of music you wont have problem recognizing beat. Same things repeats it 2/3/4 times
If you dont have the music score with the time signature then try clapping either 2, 3 or 4 beats per bar along with the music. Its a matter of trial and error and experience i think.
If you conduct down to your waist your ensemble will miss most of the information regarding your actual music. Keep you around chest height so that the performers can see your face to get your facial expressions as well as the movement of your shoulders that can show breathing. It also helps if you have to raise your conductor music stand to see the music
Brilliant intro for beginners, i need to learn it for my classical guitar exams. Looks easy but quite difficult to get an even tempo to faster pieces of music.
I am primarily a piano player, and I'm fairly new to conducting. I am the music director at Queen of Peace Church in Hawley PA. The previous director left abruptly and I've inherited her choir. I want you to know that I am finding your videos to be extremely useful and perhaps life saving! Thank you.
You're very welcome.
That's what we love to hear! Thanks Kevin!
I cant imagine this is so old 7 years ago and so helpful thank you
You're welcome Jarius. Have a great day.
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4/4 = 1:26
3/4 = 2:13
2/4 = 3:00
this timestamps for me
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Recently I was appointed choir master of my community in another City. With this video I can lead them better with more confident. Thank you and God bless you. God is Good. I subscribed and give like to your channel for your brilliant teaching and your simplicity.
God definitely is good. We give Him praise for everything we have.
You save my life! I am a piano student learning conducting recently. You instruction is simple and clear. Really love the picture illustration! Thank you very much!
Wow what a wonderful compliment. Thank you.
Thank you so much! I have been struggling with conducting in my aural theory class and this helped a lot!!!
Thanks Piper. These videos are made to help others so we're glad they're doing that.
She teaches better than my music teacher
I understand this lesson now....
I haven't understood this lesson until now..
Thanks!
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WOW this really helps me alot,my MAPEH teacher told us to watch your videos and to subscribe to you,watching your videos was WORTH IT thanks alot.
We love hearing this Matt. Wishing you the best.
I came here because I'm having hard time to teach my son on his module about this music subject(time signature) thank you so much for this a big help.
Glad you found the help you needed Rosalyn!
this video saved my life for an orchestra assignment, thanks for the simple and easy to follow tutorial!!
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Next year I become the low brass section leader (and when I go play with the junior band I'm the most senior member), and we're expected to run sectionals, so I've decided to do some studying! Very helpful stuff
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i have a project for MAPEH and its due next weak and this video really helped me, Thanks Teton Music!
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THANK YOU!!! I love how you explain things is so easy to understand it now!!
Who is still looking at this in 2020 i need to follow these for my performance task
Glad it is still useful for you!
This helps me SOOO much, everyone in my family dosen't know this and me too, for my PT in music when i saw ur acc, i passed my PT thank you!!
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Thanks God, thank God for you for uploading this video, watched June 23, 2020 from Kalibo, Aklan, Philippines 😀👍
Thank you! I had this lesson at mapeh and i was confused and then i saw your vid and it helped me alot! Thank you for making this vid and i hope you do more Thank you so much!😊
You're very welcome Jamilah. It is a pleasure
tysm for making this! we had a performance task on time signatures and i was having trouble with it
@rosebloze you're very welcome. Glad we could help you.
Me too But With Singing
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This is a good introduction or reminder of basic patterns. I would clarify a few things. In the 4/4 pattern, beat 2 is to the left and beat 3 is on the right (from the perspective of the conductor). The conductor shows you the pattern 1st from her perspective with her right hand. When she switches to the left hand, it is a "mirrored" version to make it easier for the viewer to follow. In the mirrored version, left and right are reversed so that the viewer, facing in the opposite direction will be able to follow from there perspective. This is mentioned in the video but it's a confusing concept and could use a bit more explaination.
Also, the conducting window mentioned in the video is the space your hand must stay inside in order to be more easily followed. When conducting, I learned to always start with your hand held still at the bottom of the window, where it will be when you land on beat one. That shows the musicians where that first crucial beat will occur before you begin conducting. The prep (before beat 1) occurs when you lift your hand away from the beat one position and return it. This ensures that everyone starts together. The speed with which this occurs also gives the musicians a good idea of the tempo.
+Joe Herosy thanks joe!
JAMES KRAMER Thank you for watching!
Thank you very much for your lessons.
Please I will like to know, can you combine a 4/4 and 3/4 count in conducting at the same time?
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Our pleasure Jj!
Thank you for posting! This is really helpful for someone who has little conducting experience!
This is a great video on conducting!! I create lessons for music teachers and I wanted to know if I can share a link to this video (and some of your other videos) in my lesson. Thank you!
Awesome ^_^ I used to know this back in school days... Now I'm learning this over again in case if I need to conduct for film scoring... =))
I watched this for the sake of appropriately dancing to the Star Trek theme
That's a worthy reason!
Thank you so much!
this helped me a lot for my classwork on my MAPEH :D
You are welcome Soffie!
Ty so much this will help me with my MAPEH exam
Thank you so much. Really helped me.This saved me from losing marks
We love to hear that. Thanks Panstone
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I think this is a great video. I loved the diagrams which clarify your hand movements. I conduct a harmonica group. could you do a video with some actual music like blue danube in 3/4 time or a jazz piece in 4/4. I don't know any piece in 2/2 perhaps you could find one.
thanks in advance. Jim V.
We are so glad you find the videos helpful!
Thank you so much! You help me..We are reciting in the front to conduct the 4/4 patern,3/4 pattern,and 2/4 pattern..😊I am difficulting how to conduct this and I research in the youtube and found this..😄
Can you tell me about standing posture of conductor?
Thank you
I'm very glad wacth this video
melomen1000 please I need to know the standing position of a choirmaster while conducting
thank you very much that very informative..but I have a few questions if you might..1- are these patterns optional? or is it like every music piece has its own pattern,2- do you have any videos that show specific patterns WITH music and to recognize the difference acoustically by directly hearing it..or then but this maybe too much to ask, reply to me with music titles and their pattern that goes with them (eg/ Music Title: 2/4) etc..thank you very much.
Try watching choral recitation videos and watch the conductor closely. In some videos, you'll notice the time signature just by looking at the conductor.
For an example,
Ching-a-Ring-Chaw (folk), Salt Lake Choral Artists: 2/4
May It Be (LotR OST), UCLAn Chamber Choir: 3/4
Sogno di Volare (Civilization VI OST), Cadogan Hall Concert: 12/8 (which is analogous to 4/4)
Though, of course, many choral conductors prefer to conduct to the rhythm and expression more than the beat.
A lot of young conductors are just conducting using the 1 beat pattern, which is just moving the baton vertically up and down, to all the music they conduct and perform. As a professional musician, pianist and conductor, when I was a student we were taught all the patterns and what is now known as the conventional way of conducting (I.e. use of the patterns on the right hand and articulating just with left hand or sometimes with right hand). I have long since deviated to a more uncoventional method like that of Carlos Kleiber, by adapting the patterns and sometimes conducting each hand individually at times. You do have to put your heart in and feel the music's expression, tempo and rhythm.
It worked: now l got to learn a 6/8 beat: l will watch all your videos: thanks
this vid was 10 years ago and this is actually helping me 😭
Good sign the information is still timely! Thank you @skymay1311
So, how exactly do you recognize 4th or 3rd beat, when (according to your scheme) it is not very clear. Why there is no plain where every beat would drop to?
If you play any instrument then it will be easy to recognize beat or if you listen to lot of music you wont have problem recognizing beat. Same things repeats it 2/3/4 times
If you dont have the music score with the time signature then try clapping either 2, 3 or 4 beats per bar along with the music. Its a matter of trial and error and experience i think.
Thank you so much for making this i very glad this existed
We're glad you found us! Thanks Ryven. We appreciate it.
Thanks. You made it doable.
You just got one more student here.
@@nassermaleek5334 so glad to hear! It’s all about making conducting more simple and approachable
Is 2/4 the same way to conduct in cut time?
If you conduct down to your waist your ensemble will miss most of the information regarding your actual music. Keep you around chest height so that the performers can see your face to get your facial expressions as well as the movement of your shoulders that can show breathing. It also helps if you have to raise your conductor music stand to see the music
So clear and easy to follow.
Thanks you.
What is the name of the composition in the back ground? It sounds like one of Hands's works
This was really useful :) The same applies for brass I assume?
+Jakeba Hulse yes, the same beat patterns apply to brass, wind, strings or choir.
You help me so much, thank you very much, keep it up!! 💜
You're welcome Rheign.
Thank you for this! This was much more useful than the book i read.
Actually seeing someone demonstrate it is so much better. Let us know if we can help you further!
My MAPEH teacher wants us to video while singing Lupang Hinirang and we all need to do 3/4
really helpful iam going to be the conductor in the church
Hope i can do it great
Hengky Vernando thank you for watching. We know you will do a great job!
Tq
Very simple and so helpful!
Glad it was easy to follow!
What am i suppose to do with the free (left) hand? Just follow the right but without the stick?
THANKS! I JUST GOT A PERFECT SCORE ON MY CLASSWORK
Congrats FarNight66! Way to go.
Thanks! This helped a whole lot!
You bet Paige.
I Like How you Teach Please Make More Videos Like These!❤️(P.S This Helped Me On my MAPEH Assignment😉)
Thanks Aries! We will do that!
Which way are you facing for the pattern?
thank you so much! it help me with my music project!😀😍
That makes our day cheska.
I’m here because of my music teacher hahahah
this was super helpful ! thanks for this video !
Thanks Gomen! We're so glad.
Thank you for this great lesson. ❤❤
i find this super helpful! Thank you so much you earned a sub plus a like!
Thank you Emery. We appreciate it.
What meter is row row row your boat??
Your best bet is to conduct it in 2.
Very helpful Michelle!! Thanks
You are welcome! I’m so glad they are helpful to you.
It's so easy! Thank you so much!
Nice teaching. I learn it. Thank you very much 🤘
Hi Michelle! Can you teach how to conduct the song This is the Christ
We will see what we can do! This is a beautiful song in the new hymnal and would be a good tutorial.
My mapeh teacher wanted us to watch this UnU (Helpful Video btw)
Good to hear Nicki.
Thanks! Helpful for me as I fill in for a children's choir..
+Jessica Holm wonderful to hear it was helpful
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Thanks Michelle it helped me with my assignment on music finally I can recite I am grade 4
You're welcome. So glad the video was helpful!
this video is easy and i can learn it in a piece of cake
0:50 4/4
1:41 3/4
2:28 2/4
Thanks MJN
Brilliant, thank you!
Brilliant intro for beginners, i need to learn it for my classical guitar exams. Looks easy but quite difficult to get an even tempo to faster pieces of music.
Very nicely done. Thank you for showing me and others how it's done.
Most certainly @nutzhut!
Thank you for this i needed it🤗
You're welcome Donald. it is a pleasure to help.
Clear and simple. Thanks
Thanks Steven
Thank you soooo much!This helped so much THANK YOU
Nathalie we are happy to know it helped you.
Thank you so much I really appreciate your help ❤️❤️❤️
You're welcome nikko!
Using this for our music class rn 💃🏽💃🏽
Oh good! Thanks for watching Xiaomei
I was given the link to this by my teacher cuz by Wednesday I'd have to submit a video of myself doing this
This is perfect for my assignment Thanks so much.
Awesome to hear Mateusz. We love to hear that it is helpful
Can you make a video one conducting two things a once?
Thanks so much: l was asked to conduct today: l needed this direction so bad just not to look to bad at this baptism: thanks rick
will this help me with drum major try outs??
We have heard from many people who have used these videos for drum major tryouts. Learning the right patterns is key! Good luck!
Thank you Teton Music!
You're welcome Charles! If there's anything else we can do to help you with conducting, let us know.
This helps a lot!
We're so glad Kongansingh! Make sure and subscribe!
Thank you for the session i needed this
Thanks Kakashi. You made our day.
Thank you! This was very helpful! :)
This is so helpful Thank you so much😊
You are welcome jhiya. We love to help people like you.
Can you please tell me the name of the intro music. Is it Handel's water music?
tysm this helped me alot
Glad to hear. Keep on conducting!
Thank you for the video it really helps 😄
Hooray!
Thank you this helped me at music class
Hi Martina and Family. We appreciate you watching our videos and are so glad they are helpful.
how many meter is the twinkle twinkle little star?
Thanks for the question kaye. Twinkle Twinkle is in 4/4
@@TetonMusic, Thank you so much!
Thank you it really helped me for my performance task!
At first i thought it has no 2/4
You are welcome Gerlon. We appreciate it.
This helps alot thank you!
You are welcome Ricardo!
Nice I am learning from U; Michelle, Thanks for Your Help
am speechless about this every time i log on this site
Thank u so much i know now the patterns for my recitation tysm!
Thank you for this video it helps me so much thank you
Of course Romeo! Glad we could help
Thanks i need it to my online class tysm:)
You're welcome Isiah. Good luck with your class.
Great video! helped alot
Thanks a bunch!
How do I tell which one to use?