It's just to make the beat more focussed: the musicians can look at the end of the baton instead of the whole hand. It also gives the conductor a bit more contrast in dynamic: if you've got a baton you can conduct very quiet passages by just moving the tips of your fingers. It's the conductor's choice whether to use one, though, and Sue does manage very well without!
You either got it or you ain't got it and Sue has definately got it....!
Cybi2008 2 years ago
You either got it or you ain't - and Sue has definately got it !
Cybi2008 2 years ago 2
Ah! a conductor who conducts w/o a baton and manages very well w/o it. Which brings to mind why do conductors hv to use one at all.
jbdoggy 3 years ago
It's just to make the beat more focussed: the musicians can look at the end of the baton instead of the whole hand. It also gives the conductor a bit more contrast in dynamic: if you've got a baton you can conduct very quiet passages by just moving the tips of your fingers. It's the conductor's choice whether to use one, though, and Sue does manage very well without!
pgstripes 3 years ago 2
Sue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
fezboy22 3 years ago 5