AboutKenneth Renshaw Expertise Answer questions about conducting patterns, performance practice, expression marks and conducting, and basic instrument/vocal practice
Experience
Past/Present clients Adjunct Instructor-Three Rivers Community College, taught over 200 private music students, frequent performer.
Expert: Kenneth Renshaw Date: 5/28/2008 Subject: Conducting 5/4 Time
Question Hi, I am going to be the drum major of my band this year,and I am curious on how to conduct in 5/4 time.
Answer Hi, Trey, thanks for writing. Usually, it is like a 6/4 except one less beat to the right. In other words, 6/4 is down, down and a bit to the right, left, right, right, up, while 5/4 is down, down and a bit to the right, left, right, up. I can send a drawing as an attachment, if you need it, but would need an email address. Write anytime!
