Hi guys,
I have seen conductors (like zubin mehta ) of the orchestra using 2 sticks for the other players.What do they do exactly.It has always made me laugh that what can the person playing with 2 sticks in the air demonstrate to the whole groups of players.I know what they do is something scientific, so i would like to know , what exactly makes those 2 sticks the magic wands. :wink:
Thanks
Rahul
A conductor uses motions...facial expressions...and the so
called "magic wands" to bring out what he thinks as the performance
and orchestra is playing, certain attributes that he hears or
feels the music desires.
Say for instance...
The string section is playing something the conductor feels
is too weak, or has no vivace, (italian for verv...energy...GUTS),
he'll wave his hands more fiercely at the string section to
say, without words, "Hey you guys on dope tonight or what?"
"How about some passion here?"
A conductor is the most established musician in most symphonies.
Kind of a mentor....or all aorund guru.
He also shapes the way he thinks a piece should be played.
Think of it like a traffic cop.
Now...go forth and laugh no more.
;)
BMG...learning player and composer of "Skulk Music"
Skulk means:
To lurk, creep, or glide about unseen. Usually with hostile intentions.
I once saw a guy conduct with his elbow while he played violin. Pretty amazing...
A hoopy frood knows where his towel is....
