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ERIC Number: EJ423712
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1990
Pages: N/A
Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0022-4294
Recognition of Intensity Contrasts in the Gestures of Beginning Conductors.
Byo, James L.
Journal of Research in Music Education, v38 n3 p157-63 Fall 1990
Analyzes independent videotape observation, investigating whether beginning student conductors could demonstrate high and low gestural intensity. Reports that 320 subjects had a 77 percent correct response rate to conductor gestures. Suggests intensity is recognizable across multiple illustrations and diverse music experience levels. (CH)
Descriptors: Applied Music, Body Language, Classroom Research, High School Students, Higher Education, Leadership Qualities, Music Education, Music Techniques, Musicians, Preservice Teacher Education, Secondary Education, Skill Development, Teacher Effectiveness, Teaching Methods, Videotape Recordings
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Conducting (Music)