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Theremin (Eng. Theremin or thereminvox) - a musical instrument created in 1919 Russian inventor Lev Sergeyevich Termen. Playing the theremin is to change the distance a musician from his hand to the antenna tool whereby capacitance change oscillatory circuit and, as a consequence, the frequency of the sound. The vertical line antenna is responsible for the tone of the sound, the horizontal horseshoe - his volume. To play a theremin, you must have perfect hearing, as a musician while playing the instrument does not apply and therefore can fix the position of the hands relative to it, relying only on his hearing.





The tool is designed to perform all (classical, pop, jazz) musical works in the professional and amateur musical practice, as well as to create different sound effects (birds singing, whistling, etc.), Which can be used in the dubbing of movies in the theater, circus programs.

Leon Theremin himself believed that the most successful product to demonstrate the theremin - "Vocalise" by Rachmaninov.

There are several varieties theremin differing design.

Currently, there are both serial and artisans theremin and there are school games on it.



Theremin system Kowalski

The theremin of Constantine Kowalski (the first performer and assistant Leo Theremin) pitch is still governed by the right hand while the left hand controls the common characteristics of sound with the help of a touch keypad, the volume is adjusted by the pedal. Artist playing sitting.

Constantine himself Kowalski (1890-1976) virtuoso playing technique on this type of theremin.



Theremin Etherwave
Theremin Etherwave assembled from parts of Robert Moog

Theremin Etherwave, designed by Robert Moog, is the most popular in the world of theremin-designer. You can easily build your own special set of Etherwave details. It does not require any special knowledge of electronics. In addition, Moog Music supplies and tools collected Etherwave series of different modifications.



Theremin CLASSIC

Theremin CLASSIC, designed by Andrei Smirnov, built on the classical scheme theremin. Through the use of modern element base tool is lightweight, highly stable and linear operating range, reliability and endurance. Using the original circuitry enabled, staying within the classic design, solve the problem of staccato and fast dynamics. The effective operating range of the instrument - 6 octaves. Infinitely adjustable tone.

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