Choral conductors use their hands, instrumental conductors use a baton. Learnan orchestra in this free conducting lesson from an experienced conductor.
Expert: Brandon Archer
Bio: Brandon Archer has a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Wheaton Conservatory of Music. He has more than five years of teaching experience conducting bands and orchestras.
Filmmaker: MAKE | MEDIA
Those of us who follow in the Robert Shaw "line" of conducting are taught to use a baton with choirs; I much prefer this for its clarity. One still has the other hand for further expression, and we can set down the baton for a good cause, or simply tuck it under the wrist for a moment if desired.
Dbsusan 2 years ago