Orchestra Conducting Fundamentals : Conducting Orchestra in 9/8 Time

A symphony conductor must know how to conduct in 9/8 time. Learn about ways in which conductors communicate with orchestra members in this free conducting lesson from an experienced conductor.
Expert: Brandon Archer
Bio: Brandon Archer has a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Wheaton Conservatory of Music. He has more than five years of teaching experience conducting bands and orchestras.
Filmmaker: MAKE | MEDIA

[@MsAnukis]

I haven't been in orchestra in admittedly a very long time, and in high school I only conducted choir and marching band, but I was wondering why your beat 1 is so far to your left (right side of the screen)? I am used to dropping one directly in front of myself, or in the center of my body. Is it differently in an orchestral setting or just personal preference? (Also thank you for this video because I was trying to conduct every beat and it was getting messy!)

[@kathysuttonyourvoicestory6866]

Thank you, This was really helpful, im conduction a junior production of chitty chitty bang bang, so this is just what I needed t learn

[@johnnoflem128]

I count 123,123,123,123. Esp. if it goes a bit fast it's easier. Feel the pulse it's easy. Good examples are some marches in 6/8

[@medievalmusiclover]

Thank you so much. You really help me out!!!!

[@johnnoflem128]

Or, you can just feel the drums

[@johnweb7055]

I have a serious question for any who might even watch this video. I ask with total respect: why does this guy get so many negative ratings. What is he doing wrong?