Turn arm to the right about 40 degrees.
‘N,’ or North position of Style D
Raise arm upwards with palm forward and fingers extended.
CHAPTER III-A
The General Attitude
of the Conductor
1. The general attitude of the conductor must be one of quiet, but commanding dignity.
2. He must not only know what he wants, but must be able to convey this knowledge to his musicians by a minimum of gesture.
3. His body must be as firm as the proverbial mighty oak which only sways in the fiercest storm. The head, knees and feet must remain quiet.
4. The length of the arm movement varies necessarily with the length of the individual arm. The increase or decrease in the tempo also calls for changes in motion. A quick tempo is conducted with a smaller motion than a slow tempo. Often the contrast of “fortissimo” to “pianissimo” is indicated by changing from large to small motions.