Theremin Lesson One

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A short introductory theremin lesson to playing notes, executing dynamic vibratto, and dynamic volume with the theremin. Playing errors included to demonstrate how difficult it is to play the theremin well.
To get a closer look at the aereal finger technique, right click on the video, select "zoom in" set to desired zoom, and drag the image to where you can see the hand.
Instructed by Thomas Grillo on Moog Etherwave Pro theremin.
This is not a substitute for professional how to play videos, books, or in-person instruction with a professional instructor.
This video would not have been possible without the invaluable professional training videos, books, and workshops produced by Peter Pringle, Carolina Eyck, Pamelia Kurstin, and Lydia Kavina. All of their methods have been, and are still being studied by me.
Copyright 2007 Thomas Grillo

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how the h**l does ... ( 1 week ago by GothQueenLuvGorillaz)

how the h**l does it work. there is nothing there to control wit your hands.

Theremins have a ... ( 1 week ago by ThomasGrillo)

Theremins have a radio-magnetic field around the antennas. They work on capacitence. When we move our hands into, or out of the fields, our capacitence changes the electronic values of the tone generating oscilators which work using principals of heterodyning. Heterodyning means different energy. Two oscilators create a very high, innaudible tone, but one is tuned ever so slightly off from the other. The difference between the two produces a lower audible tone, which is affefted by capacitence.

Does anything ... ( 6 days ago by hylkeenteroittaja)

Does anything happen if you move your right hand up or down?

It's very ... ( 6 days ago by therealsmashbrother)

It's very interesting. But it's kind of creepy sounding in parts, but I think that's just because I haven't heard it much.

If I move the hand ... ( 6 days ago by ThomasGrillo)

If I move the hand I control pitch with up, and down, it only has a very minimal affect on pitch. it's mostly horizontal movement of the pitch hand that controls notes the most.

Hi Mr. Grillo, ... ( 6 days ago by ditman83)

Hi Mr. Grillo, thanks for your vid. It was a really cool introduction on this instrument, I loved the didactic tone and the examples. So cool.
I didn't exactly know how to control all the aspects of the generated tone (I had noticed vibrato and tone changes before, but didn't know what was the left hand for).
Thanks!

Thank you very much ( 5 days ago by a1n2t3o3n2i1o)

Thank you very much

antenna antenna ... ( 4 days ago by VoxSweden)

antenna antenna antennae

I know, confusing. ... ( 4 days ago by ThomasGrillo)

I know, confusing. I only learned long after producing this video that the plural term "antennae" is actually not correct when talking about devices with more than one antenna. Turns out it's only accurate when talking about insects. Who knew?

Thomas, where can I ... ( 4 days ago by jerrybaggins)

Thomas, where can I purchase a theremin? Thank you

You can get ... ( 4 days ago by ThomasGrillo)

You can get theremins on the web at soundslikeburns, zzounds, moogmusic, wavefront, PAiA, E-bay, instrumentpro, and others. Prices range from a couple of hundred dollars, to thousands, depending on the model.

wow i cant believe ... ( 4 days ago by DeathcoreDude)

wow i cant believe i didnt even know this instrument existed, it has me very interested

wow this is an ... ( 3 days ago by darkniteguy)

wow this is an pretty sweet instrument, does this take as much skill as a piano or a violin would? it looks like someone would have a hard time playing a song on that.

The theremin is the ... ( 3 days ago by ThomasGrillo)

The theremin is the most difficult instrument in the world to play "well". It took me about a year, and a half, and 8 to 10 hours every day to reach my current playing skill level.
But, it's a very rewarding instrument, once it's mastered.

Holy cow, that is ... ( 2 days ago by ballerbryan4)

Holy cow, that is amazing!

thank you! please ... ( 1 day ago by sydbarrettsaves)

thank you! please post more. ^_^

Stay tuned. As soon ... ( 1 day ago by ThomasGrillo)

Stay tuned. As soon as I can find a "good" high def cam, you will see much more. ;)

I CANT BELIEVE THIS ... ( 1 day ago by AngryTofo)

I CANT BELIEVE THIS !!

how come i never ... ( 1 day ago by scamboogeryjohn)

how come i never heard of this instrument before

You're not alone. ... ( 14 hours ago by ThomasGrillo)

You're not alone. The theremin is still unheard of for many people, even today, after nearly 90 years since it was first invented by Leon Theremin, back in 1919.
It nearly went into oblivion back in the 60, and 70s, but it's enjoying a comeback in many genres of music, and many forms of entertainment.

where would be a ... ( 2 hours ago by Headrush13)

where would be a good website to purchase a good quality Theremin?

Aye - Bill Bailey's ... ( 2 hours ago by futureoftheworld)

Aye - Bill Bailey's used one for his Part Troll and Tinselworm tours. Crazy machine that tis

On the web at ... ( 1 hour ago by ThomasGrillo)

On the web at soundslikeburns. Tell them I sent you. ;)

Thanks for the kind ... ( 10 minutes ago by ThomasGrillo)

Thanks for the kind words.
You can get theremins at soundslikeburns on the web. Also at moogmusic, and wavefront.

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