The THEREMIN (Musical instrument) - what is it?
Posted: 31 Dec 2018 12:17
Have come across this whilst searching for something else. The THEREMIN. Never seen this played before!
Wikipedia: The theremin is an electronic musical instrument controlled without physical contact by the thereminist. It is named after the Westernized name of its Soviet inventor, Léon Theremin, who patented the device in 1928.
The theremin - A short introduction to a unique instrument
And below is the instrument being played in a 'live' context.
Over The Rainbow. This song was written by Harold Arlen for the 1939 MGM classic THE WIZARD OF OZ. It is widely believed to be the most loved and enduring popular song of the 20th century. It is played here on the 1929 RCA theremin that once belonged to the late Hollywood thereminist, Dr. Samuel Hoffman.
Hugh
Wikipedia: The theremin is an electronic musical instrument controlled without physical contact by the thereminist. It is named after the Westernized name of its Soviet inventor, Léon Theremin, who patented the device in 1928.
The theremin - A short introduction to a unique instrument
And below is the instrument being played in a 'live' context.
Over The Rainbow. This song was written by Harold Arlen for the 1939 MGM classic THE WIZARD OF OZ. It is widely believed to be the most loved and enduring popular song of the 20th century. It is played here on the 1929 RCA theremin that once belonged to the late Hollywood thereminist, Dr. Samuel Hoffman.
Hugh