Music Theoryafter A. Danhauser
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Conducting Patterns

Patterns in 2, 3, 4

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3 beats per measure
  1. Beat 1: down
  2. Beat 2: right
  3. Beat 3 (upbeat): up

The first beat is always beaten down, the last always up (§ 235). In slow tempos each gesture can be subdivided; in fast tempos often only the first beat is shown.

Used in: Conducting Patterns