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Topic: Picking a baton  (Read 1345 times)

Offline dblomd

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Picking a baton
on: September 11, 2011, 02:16:58 AM
How do you pick a baton when conducting? I had someone tell me it was supposed to be the length from my elbow to the tip of my pioniter finger. I've also heard just pick based on comfort. What is your opinon?
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Offline quantum

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Re: Picking a baton
Reply #1 on: September 23, 2011, 09:47:03 PM
I know several conductors that have a pouch holding numerous batons of different dimensions.  On many occasions i've seen a conductor change his/her baton mid-rehearsal. 

If you are new to conducting, perhaps just choose one and start using it.  Through practice you will learn the qualities you desire in a baton. 

Check out the following book:
https://www.amazon.com/Conducting-Technique-Beginners-Professionals-McElheran/dp/0193858304

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