| Author |
Gehrkens, Karl Wilson, 1882-1975 |
| Title |
Essentials in Conducting
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 47.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
David Newman, Chuck Greif, Linda Cantoni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Essentials in Conducting" by Karl Wilson Gehrkens is a comprehensive guide on the art and technique of conducting, written in the early 20th century. This instructional text aims primarily at amateur musicians seeking to enhance their conducting skills, outlining necessary personal traits, techniques, and the psychological aspects involved in leading performance ensembles such as choirs and orchestras. The opening portion of the book establishes a foundational definition of conducting, detailing how conductors lead groups to achieve a cohesive musical performance through specific gestures, facial expressions, and body language. Gehrkens emphasizes the conductor's dual role as both a musical manager and an artistic inspirer, highlighting the necessity of thorough rehearsal preparation. He also reflects on the historical evolution of conducting, underlining its significance and the indispensable qualities required, such as effective communication, leadership, and an innate musical understanding, which are crucial for successfully directing musical forces in a variety of contexts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
MT: Music: Musical instruction and study, Composition
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| Subject |
Conducting
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
22392 |
| Release Date |
Aug 25, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 2, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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