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1967, For That Different Sound, Music a la Theremin
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For about the price of an inexpensive guitar, plus a few
hours assembly time, you can own and enjoy what is perhaps one of the most versatile of all musical instruments: the unique
and amazing theremin. Named after its Russian-born inventor, Leon Theremin, its frequency range exceeds that of all other
instruments, including theater pipe organs, while its dynamic range is limited only by he power capabilities of the amplifier
and speaker system with which it is used. Above all, it is a true electronic instrument, not just an "electronic version" of
a familiar string, reed, or percussion instrument. Its tone is unlike that of any conventional instrument.
A
musician playing a theremin seems almost like a magician, for he can play a musical selection without actually touching the
instrument itself! As he moves his hands back and forth near two metal plates, he seems to "conjure up" individual notes at
any desired volume; he can "slide" from one musical note to another with ease, can produce tremolo and vibrato effects at
will, and can even sound notes which fall outside the standard musical scale. He can play tunes or melodies, produce unusual
sound effects, or can accompany a singer or another instrument-all by means of simple hand movements.*
The
theremin is ideal for amateur as well as professional musicians and can be used for "fun" sound effects as well as for
serious music. It makes a wonderful addition to the home recreation room, and can be used equally well by rock'n' roll
groups or larger bands. Theatrical groups find it just the thing for producing eerie and spine-tingling background effects to
accompany mystery or horror plays, and for the budding scientist or engineer, it is an excellent Science Fair project.
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