Playing Theremin
Pamelia
Kursten, from Southern California, is a renowned Thereminist. The
Theremin is an early 20th century electronic musical instrument that is
played by the musician WITHOUT ANY PHYSICAL CONTACT.
Who Invented The Theremin?
Russian, Leon Theremin in 1928, invented it. The Theremin, which was
used in movies like "The Day the Earth Stood Still" and "Spellbound",
was relegated to the "dated sound effects storage room" of musical
instruments.
It looks somewhat
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strange when
played as it has two antennas sense the position of the player’s
hands. This electronic instrument - device amplifies the signals to the
speakers.Pemelia demonstrates how it is possible to play music without
touching anything. Her demonstration shows how music is an extension of
the musician and the musical instrument provides the medium.
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