The Theremin playing technique is unique, having developed in its own distinctive way. A pivotal moment in its history occurred when the inventor, Lev Theremin, himself a classically educated cellist, sought new ways of making music. We owe gratitude to Lev Theremin for pioneering the freedom of hand movements in the air, coupled with sensitive,...Read More

There are numerous theremin designs available today, currently produced or second hand. They differ by many criteria: prise, quality, age, popularity, more digital functions or pure analogue.Read More

Recommendations for composers. How to write for the theremin. There are not too many rules how to write for the theremin. Mainly, I would recommend you consider a particular theremin performer. Every performer has his style, abilities or limits. Different theremin designs have some differences in timbre as well as the range.The design I play,...Read More

The theremin was invented by Russian physicist Lev Theremin in 1919 and became the first electronic musical instrument that had a career in the XX-century and it is still the only instrument which can be played without any mechanical touching. The theremin-player moves his hands near two antennas. The proximity of the right hand to...Read More