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

Channel: Howto & Style
Uploaded: May 12, 2007 at 2:52 pm
Author: ThomasGrillo

Length: 00:07:31
Rating: 4.79
Views: 394456

Tags: music tutorial guide instruction Learn how to play the theremin theramin Lesson One lessons Thomas Grillo Moog Etherwave Pro educational strange bizarre video sci fi world electronic with annotations

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numbing numbered numerous Comments:
AngryTofo (December 1, 2008 at 5:16 pm)
I CANT BELIEVE THIS !!
sydbarrettsaves (December 1, 2008 at 3:35 am)
thank you! please post more. ^_^
ThomasGrillo (December 1, 2008 at 10:09 am)
Stay tuned. As soon as I can find a "good" high def cam, you will see much more. ;)
ballerbryan4 (November 30, 2008 at 11:36 am)
Holy cow, that is amazing!
darkniteguy (November 29, 2008 at 9:46 pm)
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.
ThomasGrillo (November 29, 2008 at 9:51 pm)
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.
DeathcoreDude (November 28, 2008 at 11:41 pm)
wow i cant believe i didnt even know this instrument existed, it has me very interested
jerrybaggins (November 28, 2008 at 9:10 pm)
Thomas, where can I purchase a theremin? Thank you
ThomasGrillo (November 28, 2008 at 9:40 pm)
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.
ThomasGrillo (November 28, 2008 at 9:35 am)
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?