Expressive Conducting and the Left Hand
Joseph A. Labuta, Wendy K. Matthews · 2022
Expression, dynamics, and phrasing are emphasized in these excerpts. You achieve expressive interpretation of the score through the independent use of hands. Your left hand is the musical artist, augmenting and enhancing the various functions of the right hand. Refer frequently to Part I , Chapter 10 , especially the sections on dynamics, nuance, and phrasing, and Figure 10.2 . Also read the Rubato section and conduct Figure 10.3 , which illustrates types of phrase movement as applied to Excerpt 10–4. Peruse the section Expressive Conducting in this chapter for a solid foundation.