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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Could one not ... ( 5 days ago by chrysophylaxdives)

Could one not accomplish a trill by way of finger movements (switching quickly between two positions), as opposed to the wrist technique demonstrated?

Thanks for the ... ( 5 days ago by ThomasGrillo)

Thanks for the great question. Yes, you can execute trill by several different methods. The wrist method seems to be the easiest, and most reliable way to trill, while continuing to stay in tune as you proceed to other notes.
You can use a rappid opening, and closing of the fingers to the thumbs to trill, or even use an open handed wiggling of the fingers to trill.
You can also simply amplify the vibrato widely, which is prettymuch what I do with the wrist method.

Such a serious dude ... ( 5 days ago by GrumpyPancake)

Such a serious dude for such a goofy instrument!
Haha, this is great!

i wouldn't mind ... ( 5 days ago by jaketassie)

i wouldn't mind buying one of those? how much do they retail at roughly?

The Etherwave Pro, ... ( 5 days ago by ThomasGrillo)

The Etherwave Pro, seen here, is discontinued, but originally cost $1300 new from Moogmusic. They currently make the Etherwave Standard for between $350 and 400.
Wavefront makes a Travelcase theremin for 800, and a Classic model for 1800.
Soundlikeburns makes the B3 theremins between 152, 200, and 300.

thankyou very much ( 4 days ago by jaketassie)

thankyou very much

The theremin is ... ( 4 days ago by sptheraver)

The theremin is surely one of the best instruments ever invented. Maybe I'll get a theremin one day - and the patience to learn playing it :)

Wow, thank you Sir ... ( 4 days ago by seraton1166)

Wow, thank you Sir for the fantastic explanation. Even people like me who already had Clara Rockmore's CDs could not fully grasp how this instrument functioned just from the written descriptions.

"this video is no ... ( 3 days ago by sandmerchant)

"this video is no substitute for professionally done how to videos on how to play the theremin"
cmon man have some faith in yourself

Thanks ;) ( 3 days ago by ThomasGrillo)

Thanks ;)

That was great! ... ( 3 days ago by dusamoja)

That was great! Thanks for the lesson.

Don't mention it :D ( 3 days ago by sandmerchant)

Don't mention it :D

that was awesome ... ( 3 days ago by lilwright00)

that was awesome thank you for this wonderful video

omg I was thinking ... ( 2 days ago by Dan4157)

omg I was thinking the same exact thing. These videos are extremely informative and offer great help!

Totally awesome.... ... ( 2 days ago by torkaerius)

Totally awesome........
I love the sound
Thanks for the upload!!!!
You are the man, Mr Grillo
Take care

I have never heard ... ( 2 days ago by palebeachbum)

I have never heard of this instrument and I am totally amazed. How is this instrument not a part of common knowledge? Why so obscure? I want one!

The theremin is the ... ( 2 days ago by ThomasGrillo)

The theremin is the most difficult instrument int the world to play "well". As such, very few hafe mastered it. Shortly after it's public appearances in the 20s, and 30s in concert halls, the instrument nearly became completely forgotten, only to be used in about 40 movies in the 40s, 50s, and 60s. Thanks to Robert Moog, and several other companies, the theremi is enjoying a comeback.

Amazing! You make ... ( 1 day ago by Zut50)

Amazing! You make it look easy. Do you have to listen for the right pitch, or is it through practice? It must take alot of concentration.

There is little ... ( 1 day ago by ThomasGrillo)

There is little room for distraction.
You must do both, listen for the pitch carefully before playing it loudly, and you must also rely on muscle memory to play intuitively. it does take a lot of time, and practice to master these skills.

wow, i'm just gonna ... ( 1 day ago by ptman23085)

wow, i'm just gonna stay with guitar

I could use a ... ( 1 day ago by ThomasGrillo)

I could use a guitar accompanist from time to time. ;)

I have to say, i've ... ( 1 day ago by Wakle)

I have to say, i've been reading about theremins lately, and i want to get one - the sound is amazing. But do theremins tend to come with headphone outputs? I can imagine it sounding quite ghastly when played by a beginner.

Most theremins ... ( 23 hours ago by ThomasGrillo)

Most theremins allow you to plug a headphone in to practice with Some, like the disconinued Etherwave Pro, and the Wavefront Travelcase, and Classic even have volume controls for headphone or final output volume.
You can order volume control on the Etherwave Standard, but it's cheaper to just plug your headphon into your amp, or stereo for private rehearsals.

It depends on the ... ( 14 hours ago by ThomasGrillo)

It depends on the model.
Soundslikeburns
B3 original $152, B3 Deluxe $200, B3 Pro $300
Moogmusic
Etherwave Standard $350 to $400, Etherwave, Pro (discontinued) $1300 to $1500
Wavefront
Travelcase $800
Classic Style $1800
PAiA Theremax (kit) $230

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