Theremin Lesson Four

http://www.thomasgrillo.com
A short introductory theremin lesson in the use of the volume antenna's control knob, stance, and playing arc. I also cover more on magnetic fields. Instructed by Thomas Grillo. I start out with a short slow bass improv, and walking bass improv. This video is no substitute for professional in-person lessons, books, videos, or other forms of professional theremin training. Playing errors included to demonstrate how difficult it is to play the theremin well.

Copyright 2007 Thomas Grillo

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[TheKittyKatsMeow]

I love your videos! I am greatly interested in learning the Theremin. I have been playing the Viola, Piano and Guitar for years and I think this is the challenge I need. :)

[ThomasGrillo]

@TheKittyKatsMeow Thank you. :) You've come to the right place if you're looking for a challenging instrument. I certainly wish you all the best with the theremin.

I also have a more detailed lesson series on DVD at my site.

Do let me know if I can be of assistance.

[iridescentgreen]

Wow. You're really good with the walking bass technique! I have a problem doing any staccato, let alone that...Great job.

[ThomasGrillo]

@iridescentgreen Thanks. I find it easier to do staccatos with the volume knob all the way to the right. I demonstrate this in even greater detail on my DVD, Theremin Lessons. :)

[ikazlar]

It's also a pity that Moog stopped making the big Theremins and has only the little ones. :-( I could have given it a go.

[ThomasGrillo]

@ikazlar I agree. It was a serious error for Moog Music to stop producing the Etherwave Pro. There were things they could've done to get around the production challenges they had rather than throw the baby out with the bath water.

[BAJARACER43X]

Joe Banamassa uses one

[ThomasGrillo]

@ikazlar I agree. It really is an expressive instrument. I actually find it more expressive, dynamically, and vibrato wise, than my violin, and flute. :)

[ikazlar]

@ThomasGrillo It's a very nice CD indeed. I was really mesmerized to hear all these lovely articulations, beautiful glissandi, fingering and so on. It's no wonder that Bob Moog said it's perhaps the most expressive electronic instrument. Perhaps the most difficult too, because you have not a very clear idea of reference as you have in a piano, for instance.

[ThomasGrillo]

@ikazlar It does take time to learn the theremin. It's not like any instrument you've ever experienced. It's a true challenge.

That's a great album of hers. Isn't it? :)