AETHERPHON, global theremin family

Thank you for your imput.  I think one of the things I'm finding nice about the theremin is that you don't have to play it in a classical mode of hitting precise pitches, etc.  The fact that you can produce sounds with effects opens up another aspect.  It almost makes it another instrument.  It certainly allows for diverse players which I think is always contributing to an instrument.  Whenever a wide variety of people come to an instrument bringing with them various diverse backgrounds it does nothing but expand the capabilities of that instrument whether those capabilites be fully recognized at first or not.  
This is almost the best of both worlds.  
Merrie

--- nachtsmeer@... wrote:

From: "# nachtsmeer #" <nachtsmeer@...>
To: aetherphon@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Aetherphon] Rupert - First post- interest in theremin
Date: Sat, 5 Dec 2009 13:13:15 +0000

Hi All, to add my tuppenceworth, YES a decent instrument should be
considered essential. MOOG have been building theremins for many years, so
you may find a good one second hand if you don't want to buy one new. Many
people of varying abilities and styles use them.

Personally I don't get enough time on mine, but still love playing it when I
can, even when I hit the bum notes. I've made myself a list of songs that I
enjoy practising everything from pop tunes and nursery rhymes, to any ditty
which catches my ear so to speak. Any practise is better than none, so even
little ditties help and are less frustrating than trying to emulate full
trax.

Gordon's experimental trax give you an idea of what the theremin is capable
of, so don't be put off by hitting bad notes, because you can do more than
just play tunes.
Wishing you all the best
Paul
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