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The theremin is usually regarded as an off beat instrument used by the shoo-whah mavericks to add another sound dimension.
Here it is being used in a traditional, classical capacity of a violin concerto piece:


Compare this to the violin version of the same thing:
    They are awesome and unusual. I had a time where I wanted one, never got one though.
      Best known example of a theramin is the Beach Boys' Good Vibrations.

      Notoriously difficult to play well. The clip of Clara Rockmore is impressive - she has really good dynamics and intonation (maybe a bit overboard on the vibrato though...).
        Know someone who is considering selling one.
          13 days later
          My band The Hubcaps employed a theremin here...

          =
            a year later
            and even more advanced by JoBurg producer Sven Larsen

            Walk Away - The Hubcaps
            mixed by Sven Larsen in Jo'Burg




              3 years later
              epictring wrote: They are awesome and unusual. I had a time where I wanted one, never got one though.

              I've actual have one on order, Been on order since Feb a little junior DIY theremin, should be getting in someday now..
              6 months later

              Tuckstir

              So finally Arrived in time for my Sons Birthday..
              And Well we had to then Build it..which we Waited For "Cool Uncle" to be around with his soldering skills which were above my pay grade..

              and here is the result

              needs a box now... next project

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