How to Conduct Accelerando and Ritardando

Have you ever felt unsure about how to clearly show tempo changes like accelerando (speeding up) or ritardando (slowing down) while conducting?

These expressive elements are crucial for shaping the musical flow, but many conductors struggle to communicate them clearly through gesture alone.

I have witnessed a lot of conductors become confused when their ensemble doesn't speed up with them, but it's almost always because they weren't being clear in their gesture

In this short video, "How to Conduct Accelerando and Ritardando," you'll learn exactly how to adjust your beat pattern naturally to reflect tempo changes

To master accel. and rit., click here or click on the image below

-Dr. Mike

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