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Tips for Conducting an Orchestra : Types of Batons for Conducting an Orchestra

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Uploaded by on Oct 1, 2008

Rehearsal batons are thicker and more durable than concert batons. Learn about the different kinds of conductor's batons in this free conducting lesson from an experienced conductor and composer.

Expert: Lennon Leppert
Bio: Lennon Leppert is a film composer and songwriter. He has worked on projects produced by The Discovery Channel, The History Channel and The Learning Channel.
Filmmaker: Lennon Leppert

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  • for this conductor i suggest batons made from carrots - brightly coloured and nice to chew on when the orchestra has laughed you off the podium for spouting such dreadful bullshit!

  • Who IS this guy, and why does he think he's QUALIFIED?

    Why didn't he mention that you need a baton in the key of A for orchestras, and a different baton in the key of B-flat for a band? What about the special batons needed to conduct in 5/8 or 7/8??

    Also, I'm very disappointed that he didn't mention the difference between Adagio tempo batons and Allegro tempo batons!

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  • Unqualifiziert in jeder Beziehung, er sollte die Stäbe zum Stricken benutzen, damit kämen wir schon einen grossen Schritt weiter

  • this guy doesn' t know what he' s talking about........ This is so bad...

  • @ericjaames its all personal preference. Some like the feeling of no baton and showing it with your hands. I personally think using the baton is half t5he fun!

  • 9 people MUST be using Mollard batons XD

  • Howcome some conductors don't use batons at all?

  • @jaksnthebocks Wow, sounds like you know a lot!

    Do you know where i can get different sorts of batons, like good quality ones!

    Thanks!

  • looks like magic wands

  • So is he conducting in a room with lots of fog? Where is this balanced baton? Where can I find it? Is there a baton that makes you a better musician? If it is all personal preference why the hell does this video exist?

  • @jaksnthebocks & wilhelmfurtwangler

    You forgot about the ones that come with a special sensor that changes the colour of the baton when you start to conduct a transposing instrument.

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