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lbTTbU[CJUf\JT fJI\j IT! (Counting is basic to number and mathematics, but it is also veryimportant in music. Not only do musicians have to count out the numberof beats per measure, they also have to be able to count a large numberof measures of rests to be sure they rejoin the band or orchestra atthe correct moment. It can be very embarrassing to count incorrectlyduring a concert and come in at the wrong time.I. Here are some common conducting patterns. Each pattern representsthe beats in a measure. Determine the number of beats in eachpattern and label each arrow with its corresponding beat. The firstone is done as an example. • indicates a beat, u_nindicates preparation of beat. (In college, music majors usuallytake a class in conducting. They learn to move a hand or baton inpatterns like these.)5 :3\ ~22~ 31 1-a. Four Beats b.coe.f.,'-....-t-;-;l"',.\ \3:r-;-r;,. 4 1 ·2c. d..-, .....--:-'" --'....----. ('\..~..\~,,. :,"'.:--, '"\\~ .:~ .("""'\1 1.g. h.r:-.~,II. The following piece of music is in ~ time (C means ~) so each measureget~ 4 beats. You be the conductor and have someone else play themUSLC. Count silently as you direct. Does the musician start toplay at the right time? Did you both count the same? Hint: whencounting measures of rest in C time, count 1-2-3-4. 2-2-3-4, 3-2-3-4,4-2-3-4, • • • Overture"LEONORE No.3"L. VAN BEETHOVEN, Op. 72a( 1770·l827)288Tempol8IIf__-:FROM: Orchestral Excerpts from the Symphonic Repertoire for Trumpet, Volume 1, published byInternational Music Company. page 13.Permission to use granted by International Music Company(