If you are like me, you are now asking yourself what the heck is a theremin and what does it do? You might also be asking yourself if you need this in your life. The answer to the first I will give you, the latter answer must come from you.
One of the oldest electronic instruments, the theremin is the only one known that you play without touching. Moving your hands in the space around its antennas controls pitch and volume.Something tells me this instrument might require a lot of practice before one is good at it but it sounds like a fun project!
If you are an electronics nut or even a musician that likes electronic instruments then you should check out and
save on theremin kit at musicians friend.Here is what it looks like assembled and on a stand:
You not only get the kit but you also get some help for when it is completed. The make-it-yourself theramin kit comes with 2 videotapes: Clara Rockmore: the Greatest Theremin Virtuosa, which includes performances and a conversation with the world-renowned thereminist, filmed in 1976; and Mastering the Theremin which includes 6 lessons with Lydia Kavina, including exercises designed by Clara Rockmore. Lydia is one of the few professional thereminists in the world and a master teacher on the instrument. This is the main resource you need for learning to play theremin or for improving your technique.
So, hang onto your hat and go grab one of these great gadgets and become a theremin virtuoso or just someone that likes to make some unusual sounds.
