AETHERPHON, global theremin family

Quoting Mary Jones <harp@...>:
>
> Naturally the $79 and $83 ones appeal to me as a  beginning  
> instrument, but I'm not sure if that's wise.  Sometimes a  less  
> equiped instrument can make things too hard for a beginner.
>
Your instinct is good.  Since you are a musician and you wish to  
accompany your son on the harp to play (presumably) tonal music you  
will need a theremin with sufficient playability to allow this.

I own an Etherwave Standard.  It has excellent stability and  
playability.  I don't have experience with the Burns or Harrison  
instruments.

According to the Harrison website, the Harrison theremin is a  
non-traditional design -- the volume response is reversed and it uses  
a horizontal plate for pitch rather than a vertical rod.
>
> So, thank you very much for your help.  I'm going to keep   
> researching this and see what I can come up with.  Has anyone tried   
> these cheaper theremins?  Are they worth considering for a beginner?
>
> Merrie
>
The Moog Etherwave Standard is a good entry-level theremin that is  
quite playable for both tonal and non-tonal music.

A beginner may not realize that an inferior instrument contributes to  
the struggle to play it.  The theremins priced under $200 will likely  
disappoint you if your goal is to play traditional melodies.

-- Kevin