ValkingBlog: September 2008

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Sunday, September 21, 2008

Theremin Crazy



My friend Philip, this week offered to loan me his theremin (his practice theremin, not the real vacuum tube model he built himself)and I'm pretty excited at the idea of trying it out and leaning towards procuring one for kiddo and myself.

From Theremin World ( www.thereminworld.com ):
The theremin was invented in 1919 by a Russian physicist named Lev Termen (his name was later changed to Leon Theremin). Today, this marvelous instrument is once again in the musical spotlight.
Besides looking like no other instrument, the theremin is unique in that it is played without being touched. Two antennas protrude from the theremin - one controlling pitch, and the other controlling volume. As a hand approaches the vertical antenna, the pitch gets higher. Approaching the horizontal antenna makes the volume softer. Because there is no physical contact with the instrument, playing the theremin requires precise skill and perfect pitch.

I'm intrigued of course... and will post when I have more on this idea and borrowing.
-Rob "step away from the instrument" D.

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