CHAPTER III-C
DIAGRAMS OF GESTURES USED IN CONDUCTING
The music examples are to illustrate the use of the gesture and have been found practical for class work.
In practising these gestures with the music examples, the movement must always be expressive of the character of the music.
Sharp and energetic movements for music of an accentuated character, and moderate, gentle movements for music of a corresponding nature.
The accent is executed by a sharp, quick arm movement. Great care must be taken to execute each movement, even the most gentle pianissimo, clearly and with authority.
In all the diagrams shown the following principles are adhered to:—
1. The heavy or accented beat is indicated by a dark arrow.
2. The light or unaccented beat is indicated by an unshaded arrow.
3. The semi-accented beat is indicated by a semi-shaded arrow.
4. All subdivisions are indicated by dotted lines.
5. The fundamental beats are described with the arm movement, while subdivisions are performed with the wrist. In this manner, a clear indication of the fundamental beat is always maintained.
Fundamental method of beating 2/2, 2/4 time.
Actual method of beating 2/2, 2/4, and fast 6/8 and 6/4 time.
EXAMPLE Nᵒ. 1 for DIAGRAM Nᵒ. 2
[Music]
Accented 1st beat:—
[Music]
Accented 2nd beat:—
[Music]
=N.B.= The subdivision of each beat is indicated by the word “and”.
[Music: EXAMPLE Nᵒ. 2 for DIAGRAM Nᵒ. 3 A]
[Music: B[1]]
[1]
This form of six eight time is indicated in the above manner.
[Music: EXAMPLE Nᵒ. 3 for DIAGRAM Nᵒ. 5]
[Music: EXAMPLE Nᵒ. 4 for DIAGRAM Nᵒ. 6 and 6a]
[Music: =A=—With accent on 1st beat.]
[Music: =B=—With accent on 2nd beat.]
[Music: =C=—With accent on 3rd beat.]
[Music: =D=—With accent on 4th beat.]
[Music: =E=—With accent on 5th beat.]
[Music: =F=—With accent on 6th beat.]
[Music: =G=—With accent on 1st and 4th beat.]
[Music: EXAMPLE Nᵒ. 5 for DIAGRAM Nᵒ. 8
=A=]
[Music: =B=—With accent on 1st beat.]
[Music: =C=—With accent on 2nd beat.]
[Music: =D=—With accent on 3rd beat.]
[Music: =E=—Accent on 1st and 3rd beat.]
[Music: =F=—Waltz—Accent on 1st beat.]
[Music: Polonaise
=G=—Accent on all 3 beats.]
[Music: EXAMPLE Nᵒ. 6 for DIAGRAM Nᵒ. 9]
[Music: EXAMPLE Nᵒ. 7 for DIAGRAM Nᵒ. 10]
[Music: EXAMPLE Nᵒ 8 for DIAGRAM Nᵒ. 11]
[Music: EXAMPLE Nᵒ. 9 for DIAGRAM Nᵒ. 13]
[Music: =A=—With accent on 1st beat.]
[Music: =B=—With accent on 2nd beat.]
[Music: =C=—With accent on 3rd beat.]
[Music: =D=—With accent on 4th beat.]
[Music: =E=—With accent on 1st and 3rd beat.]
[Music: EXAMPLE Nᵒ. 10 for DIAGRAM Nᵒ. 14]
[Music: EXAMPLE Nᵒ. 11 for DIAGRAM Nᵒ. 15]
[Music: EXAMPLE Nᵒ. 12 for DIAGRAM Nᵒ. 16]
[Music: EXAMPLE Nᵒ. 13 for DIAGRAM Nᵒ. 17]
[Music: EXAMPLE Nᵒ. 14 for DIAGRAM Nᵒ. 18]
[Music: EXAMPLE Nᵒ. 15 for DIAGRAM Nᵒ. 19]
[Music: EXAMPLE Nᵒ. 16 for DIAGRAM Nᵒ. 20]
[Music: EXAMPLE Nᵒ. 17 for DIAGRAM Nᵒ. 21]