There are two ways to work through this resource:
● as part of a course
● on your own
If on your own, it’s important to practise in front of a mirror. If possible, video yourself and assess your progress.
Beginners find it helpful to sing a line as they conduct. This ensures that their gestures are connected to the music.
A note about tuning forks. Many choral conductors use a tuning fork to give the starting note(s) to their singers. The ‘A’ tuning fork is a common choice (A = 440). Building up your ability to work out any and all notes from an ‘A’ is not only handy, for both rehearsal and performance, but is also a very valuable development of the inner-hearing element of your overall musicianship.
Good luck!
Bernie Sherlock & Brian Dungan
