Baton Basics offers a unique approach to teaching conducting based upon the concept of conveying weight, resistance, and energy in order to communicate a better concept of musical
sound to the musicians. Featuring many detailed drawings and access to over 60 video examples on the companion website, Baton Basics guides conductors away from simply marking beat
patterns, and towards a nuanced and phrased musicality that can be communicated to a group of musicians.Baton Basics is a key foundational text for the student and experienced
conductor alike, and is a must read for anyone interested in improving and expanding their vocabulary of conducting gestures.
