| Description |
1 book (290 pages) ; 28 cm + 1 audio disc (4 3/4 in.) |
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CD digital optical |
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CD audio file CD audio |
| Physical Medium |
4 3/4 in. |
| Note |
This book offers a new approach to the teaching of conducting, through practice etudes based on harmonic rhythm. The book draws upon the gestural vocabulary of Rudolf Laban, as explored in Jordan's book, The Conductor's Gesture. The book features exercises by Blake Henson and Gerald Custer. The CD presents audio versions of the exercises. With an introduction and bibliography. Two appendices. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-285). |
| Performer |
On accompanying compact disc: Jonathan Palmer Lakeland, piano. |
| Contents |
Introduction to the pedagogy of etudes -- A short explanation of the three layers of conducting technique development -- A system of analysis for studying harmonic rhythm -- Does gesture influence sound? Two schools of thought -- Use and study of the harmonic etudes -- Some technique/body mapping reminders -- The Laban rudiments and harmonic etudes -- The basic harmonic rudiments based upon the Laban efforts -- The harmonic etudes -- Practicing the etudes -- Motets (All meter signatures) -- Thinking about harmony -- Appendix I. Laban effort bank -- Appendix II. Rating scales for self-observation. |
| Language |
English text. |
| Subject |
Conducting -- Technique.
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Conducting. |
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Technique. |
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Conducting -- Studies and exercises.
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| Genre/Form |
Studies and exercises.
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Sound recordings.
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Sound recordings.
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| Added Author |
Henson, Blake R., author.
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Custer, Gerald, author.
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Lakeland, Jonathan Palmer, performer.
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Complemented by (work): Jordan, James Mark.
Conductor's gesture.
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Complemented by (work): Jordan, James Mark.
Evoking sound.
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| ISBN |
9781579999940 |
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1579999948 |
| Music No. |
G-8419CD GIA Publications, Inc. |
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G-8419 GIA Publications, Inc. |
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