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THE GRAMMAR OF CONDUCTING: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO BATON TECHNIQUE AND INTERPRETATION provides a comprehensive introduction to the techniques and practical concerns of leading an orchestra. The text proceeds from basic conducting patterns to sophisticated explorations of performance and rehearsal techniques.

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Paperback: 504 pages
Publisher: Schirmer; 3 edition (June 25, 1995)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0028722213
ISBN-13: 978-0028722214
Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.8 x 1.4 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)

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5.0 out of 5 stars The most comprehensive conducting book ever, period., October 20, 1999

By	Sarah E Hurd (Johnson City, TN) - See all my reviews

If you ever wanted to know anything (repeated for emphasis: anything) about conducting, this is truly your book. Related somewhat to Leinsdorf's Composer's Advocate, this book contains every topic on conducting I was able to conceive of. Beat patterns, as well as orchestral exerpts, are given to the reader to illustrate many important tips that (I'm sure) the aspiring conductor will find quite useful. If you, in your wildest dreams, have ever even once contemplated conducting, you will want to sincerely consider this book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The BEST Conducting Text for Modern Conductors, December 7, 2001

By	Hermes Camacho "MusicianHermes" (Boulder, CO) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is the standard conducting text for major music schools in America (for example, I use it at the music school I attend). It's a fantastic book, with many elaborate and descriptive drawings to help the student along. There are hundreds of examples and exercises to help learn all the techniques and there are several additional sections on rehearsal, conducting opera, choir, and band, score preperation suggestions, notes on styles of certain composers and conductors, and sections about bowed string parts.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Conducting Book!, May 13, 2007

By	Aldo J. Rodriguez Fragozo "aldo rodriguez" (Sinaloa, Mex.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This is a great book for study conducting. A lot of examples and tips. And all the diagrams for all the rythtym music patterns.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great and Simple
My conducting teacher said that this was the best book there is for learning how to conduct. I agree with him. The chapters are well organized and the language is simple.

Published on March 10, 2006 by Michael Sumague

3.0 out of 5 stars Simply Not That Valuable
When I was a conducting student in the USA I was largely taught from this book. I found it simplistic then and still feel the same. Read more

Published on March 23, 2003

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