Theremin Lesson One

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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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You likely needed ... ( 1 week ago by ThomasGrillo)

You likely needed to have the adaptor set to provide 110 volts for the US power supply. It sounds like you may well have indeed fed it the full dose of your mains output by mistake.
If you still don't get proper response from the volume antenna, I'd recommend either returning it for service, or have local technician have a look if you don't want to ship it. From what you're telling me, it sounds like it's at least not totally fried.

Wow... Looks Like ... ( 1 week ago by destroyerofLego)

Wow... Looks Like lots of work to Play music.... lol How much is one like that?

I think it's a ... ( 1 week ago by 0StarGazer)

I think it's a great job you do. really thank you. And now, i HAVE to get my hands on a darn Theremin!!!

It's a lot of work ... ( 1 week ago by ThomasGrillo)

It's a lot of work regardless of which instrument you use to play music. ;)
The one seen here cost $1300 new, but it's discontinued.
Others can range from a couple hundred for the Burns B3, to $400 for the moog etherwave standard, to $800 for the wavefront travelcase, and $1800 for the wavefront Classic.

It sounds like a ... ( 1 week ago by TipiMan)

It sounds like a beautiful voice.

perfect for a ... ( 1 week ago by rgmztxy)

perfect for a symphonic metal band.

weerd ( 1 week ago by Freakyman901)

weerd

All I know is Jimmy ... ( 6 days ago by FraternityofMan)

All I know is Jimmy Page could play the heck out of one. Do u know what kind he had?

I don't know which ... ( 6 days ago by ThomasGrillo)

I don't know which company made his theremin, but I do know it was a single antenna (pitch only) theremin.

That thing is so ... ( 5 days ago by Fequi)

That thing is so creeping

sounds like you ... ( 4 days ago by mraymond77)

sounds like you need a really good ear for pitch

Allthough a "good ... ( 4 days ago by ThomasGrillo)

Allthough a "good ear", or good relative pitch is certainly a plus when playing the theremin, it turns out that folks with "perfect pitch" often have difficulty listening to, or playing the theremin as it's usually just ever so slightly off pitch by at least a few "cents" even when played by experts. Hwever, perfect pitch players can eventually learn to use their sense of perfect pitch to their favor when playing. ;)

Thanks for the ... ( 4 days ago by kml8604)

Thanks for the great instruction videos!! Your an awesome thereminist! I'm still a beginner on the theremin and I really enjoy playing it. Your videos are a perfect quick tutorial when I need to brush up on my basics! Thanks!

can it make another ... ( 4 days ago by mohamedmaarouf)

can it make another sound than that sound(squeeky one)?

Thanks for the kind ... ( 4 days ago by ThomasGrillo)

Thanks for the kind words, and I wish you all the best with your theremin. ;)

Many theremins can ... ( 4 days ago by ThomasGrillo)

Many theremins can be adjusted with a knob, or switch to produce different tonal charactors as desired. The discontinued Etherwave Pro, seen here, used 6 preset tones, and another setting allowed custom settings to be made like on the Etherwave Standard, which lets you change waveform, and brightness.
Other theremins don't have this feature, but you can still make changes to the tone by using effects devices, or simply using the base, and trebble on an amp, or sound system.
Wah pedals too.

is learning it ... ( 3 days ago by mohamedmaarouf)

is learning it simple,like maybe somebody could learn it in a year ?

id really like to ... ( 3 days ago by bassplaya221)

id really like to get into this, but im poor
:(
does it have 1/4" jacks for amps and effect pedals?

Actually, for only ... ( 3 days ago by ThomasGrillo)

Actually, for only $150 dollars, you can get a Burns B3 theremin from soundslikeburns on the web. Then you would use effects pedals you might have allready to change the sound if you wanted to. Amps can be had for about a hundred, or you can even use your stereo to play it through. Theremins do use quarter inch jacks, but if you run sound into a stereo, you can get little adaptors for that.
Good luck with your first theremin.

Like learning any ... ( 3 days ago by ThomasGrillo)

Like learning any instrument, it does take time, and because it uses a non-tactile interface (you can't touch), it is a bit more challenging to learn, but it is well worth the extra effort that goes into it.
The time required to master the theremin varies with ones lifestyle, and schedule. A student in school, or in work force, might be able to master it in about 2 to 3 years at half an hour to an hour a day.
If you put in 6 to 8 hours a day, perhaps a year, to a year, and a half to learn.

thank you. ( 3 days ago by mohamedmaarouf)

thank you.

You're welcome. ;) ( 3 days ago by ThomasGrillo)

You're welcome. ;)

you are a very ... ( 2 days ago by metallicarulestheday)

you are a very talented person

You can get the B3 ... ( 57 minutes ago by ThomasGrillo)

You can get the B3 for $150, the B3 Deluxe for $200, and B3 pro for $300 from soundslikeburns on the web.
Moog theremins for $350 to 400 from e-bay, and moogmusic, as well as other online shops.

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