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| == Concept == | | == Concept == |
− | A theremin is an electronic instrument, first invented by Lev Termen in the early 1900s. It is a musical instrument that you don't touch while playing it. The typical theremin is played by waving the hands in the fields of two antennas: one that controls pitch, and one that controls volume. However, there are some theremins that have volume knobs or no volume control whatsoever, and only a pitch antenna. | + | A theremin is an electronic instrument, first invented by Lev Termen in the early 1900s. It is a musical instrument that you don't touch while playing it. The typical theremin is played by waving the hands in the fields of two antennas: one that controls pitch, and one that controls volume. However, there are some theremins that have volume knobs or no volume control whatsoever, and only a pitch antenna. |
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− | There are some performers who play theremin in bands and concerts, although they're even more popular among electronics hobbyists. There are two routes one can take in building a theremin: purchasing a kit from a manufacturer and putting it together, or buying all of the parts at an electronics store, etching your own circuit boards, and making it yourself. | + | There are some performers who play theremin in bands and concerts, although they're even more popular among electronics hobbyists. There are two routes one can take in building a theremin: purchasing a kit from a manufacturer and putting it together, or buying all of the parts at an electronics store, etching your own circuit boards, and making it yourself. |
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| For more information on theremins, there is a lot of interesting reading on [http://www.thereminworld.com theremin world] and [http://www.thereminvox.com theremin vox]. | | For more information on theremins, there is a lot of interesting reading on [http://www.thereminworld.com theremin world] and [http://www.thereminvox.com theremin vox]. |
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| == Directions and Plans == | | == Directions and Plans == |
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− | ====Theremax Kit==== | + | ==== Theremax Kit ==== |
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− | i ended up ordering a [http://paia.com/theremax.asp paia theremax kit], and it's in the mail. i don't have to etch my own circuit board or design my own circuits, which is good for a relative electronics newbie like me. the advantage to this kit is that i do have to solder the entire thing together, and consider what, if any, modifications i want to make to it. i ordered the package containing [http://paia.com/proddetail.asp?prod=9505KFPA the electronics, the antennas, and the front panel], and intend to build my own case for it. | + | i ended up ordering a [http://paia.com/theremax.asp paia theremax kit], and it's in the mail. i don't have to etch my own circuit board or design my own circuits, which is good for a relative electronics newbie like me. the advantage to this kit is that i do have to solder the entire thing together, and consider what, if any, modifications i want to make to it. i ordered the package containing [http://paia.com/proddetail.asp?prod=9505KFPA the electronics, the antennas, and the front panel], and intend to build my own case for it. |
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− | my theremin parts have arrived, and i am in the process of building it! hopefully i will be finished in time to bring the completed Theremin to the PS:One meeting on March 24, 2009. | + | my theremin parts have arrived, and i am in the process of building it! hopefully i will be finished in time to bring the completed Theremin to the PS:One meeting on March 24, 2009. |
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− | ====Other Links==== | + | ==== Other Links ==== |
− | * there is [http://www.oldtemecula.com/theremin/rs-illusion/index.htm a set of plans] for making a theremin from scratch. it uses a pitch antenna, and an optical volume control (as opposed to a traditional antenna-based volume control). | + | * there is [http://www.oldtemecula.com/theremin/rs-illusion/index.htm a set of plans] for making a theremin from scratch. it uses a pitch antenna, and an optical volume control (as opposed to a traditional antenna-based volume control). |
| * [http://thereminworld.com/schematics.asp theremin world] also has a schematics page. | | * [http://thereminworld.com/schematics.asp theremin world] also has a schematics page. |
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| == Music == | | == Music == |
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− | ====Theremin Playing Resources==== | + | ==== Theremin Playing Resources ==== |
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− | *[http://spellbound.purplenote.com/RockmoreMethod.pdf Clara Rockmore's theremin lesson book] | + | * [http://spellbound.purplenote.com/RockmoreMethod.pdf Clara Rockmore's theremin lesson book] |
− | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cd4jvtAr8JM Thomas Grillo demonstrating fingering techniques] | + | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cd4jvtAr8JM Thomas Grillo demonstrating fingering techniques] |
− | *[http://www.thereminworld.com/play.asp Theremin World's list of learning-to-play links] | + | * [http://www.thereminworld.com/play.asp Theremin World's list of learning-to-play links] |
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− | ====Videos and Recordings of Theremin==== | + | ==== Videos and Recordings of Theremin ==== |
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− | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wph6wGwPn9M Randy George demonstrating the theremin] | + | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wph6wGwPn9M Randy George demonstrating the theremin] |
− | *[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcTPRjiCs6s Mario Brothers theme on the theremin] | + | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcTPRjiCs6s Mario Brothers theme on the theremin] |
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