This is an upbeat.
This is a downbeat.
That's all you need to know.
The end.
These are the four beats in a 4/4 time signature:
one,
two,
three,
four.
These are the beats in a 3/4 time signature:
one,
two,
three.
These are the beats in a 2/4 time signature:
one,
two.
One one one one one one one one.
In reality conductors will vary with their own personal styles.
Usually, the more musical the conductor,
the harder it is to decipher
what the f*** is actually going on?
This is scientifically proven to be the best method to begin Beethoven's Symphony No. 5.
And once the music begins,
simply count, listen, and play in time.
There are three incidences, however,
or in other words, tempo changes.
and,
pau-sé (pause)
First, let's talk about cues.
Cues are a conductor's way of showing you when to come in.
You know, in case you weren't counting.
The irony of cues however,
is that the conductor is human, too.
This means louder.
This means softer.
This means,
This means be mysterious and vague.
This means, ACCENT!!
This means,
Vibrate~~
This means, TIGER PALM!
This means, suddenly go soft.
Peek-a-boo!
This means, taper off gently.
and this means, just stop.
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