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About Theremin

The theremin was invented by Russian physicist Lev Theremin in 1919 and became the first electronic musical instrument that had a career...

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Links that may help you by learning the theremin
Thierry Frenkel at the theremin repair

Technical advice

Articles and videos about different technical aspects of theremin instruments. Thierry Frenkel: The voice of the Theremin II The voice of the...
Ilia Smirnoff learning the theremin at Lydia Kavina's Masterclass in Moscow Rodchenko School of Media art

The History of Theremin Teaching and Playing Techniques

The Theremin playing technique is unique, having developed in its own distinctive way. A pivotal moment in its history occurred when the...

Instruments

There are numerous theremin designs available today, currently produced or second hand. They differ by many criteria: prise, quality, age, popularity, more...
fragment of the graphical score by Perci Grainger, Free music n.2

Composing for Theremin

Recommendations for composers. How to write for the theremin. There are not too many rules how to write for the theremin. Mainly,...