Overview

"""How To Play Theremin: A Comprehensive Guide From First Touch To Full Mastery"" offers an accessible and comprehensive guide to playing one of the most unique musical instruments ever created. This book is designed to guide beginners from their first introduction to the theremin, through basic techniques, and onto advanced playing methods that fully explore the instrument's expressive capabilities. Beginning with a fascinating overview of the theremin's history, including its invention by L�on Theremin in the early 20th century, the book delves into the physics of how this contactless instrument produces its haunting sounds just through the movements of the player's hands in the air. Key Features: - Introduction to the Theremin: Understand the mechanics and history of the theremin, providing a solid foundation for learning to play. - Setting Up Your Theremin: Step-by-step instructions on assembling, positioning, and calibrating your instrument to ensure optimal performance. - Basic Techniques: Detailed lessons on posture, hand positioning, and essential movements to control pitch and volume effectively. - Advanced Techniques: Advanced strategies for improving precision, creating vibrato, managing dynamics, and controlling timbre to enrich your musical expressions. - Practice Exercises: A series of progressive exercises designed to build skill and confidence, from simple note production to complex melodies and expressive phrasing. - Expanding Your Repertoire: A collection of simple songs to begin as you advance in your musical journey. Throughout, ""How To Play Theremin"" encourages readers to explore the creative possibilities of the theremin, offering tips on style and technique, as well as insights into the roles of emotion and personal expression in music making. It is not just a technical manual but a journey into the artistry of theremin playing, complete with anecdotes from expert players and historical contexts. Whether you are a curious newcomer fascinated by electronic music or an experienced musician looking to add the theremin to your repertoire, ""How To Play Theremin: A Comprehensive Guide From First Touch To Full Mastery provides all the tools needed to master this extraordinary instrument."

Full Product Details

9798327196674

Table of Contents

Reviews

Author Information

Tab Content 6

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

Countries Available