Category Archives: Techniques

This introduction to an approach for pitch fingering lays out the parameters for the tutorial.  

Simple positions for the pitch hand and fingers derived from movements the hand makes naturally and observing the results. These movements serve as a point of departure for developing fingering that’s comfortable and repeatable, with predictable results. $nbsp;

Push beyond your limits, develop more comfort and dexterity with producing sound on the upstroke of your volume hand. This exercise provides a tactile reference to allow you to progress while gauging your accuracy and skill.  

You are gradually taking your abilities with vibrato from the mechanical to a fully expressive technique.  

New to the theremin? Your pitch hand positioning is very important.  

For those just starting out; find the optimum position for your body relative to the placement of the theremin. This is a crucial step in finding the most comfortable and productive stance.  

With hands in the spotlight, here’s another, more challenging lesson (in two parts) that demands a change in perception and more much intent listening as you play. A great way to practice any song you want to work on.  

Building on Part 1 (from “Fundamentals,”) each successive lesson brings us closer to using vibrato as a means of self-expression and interpretation of the music you want to play.  

One of the crucial “Fundamentals.” Setting “zero beat” gets the theremin to be silent prior to playing, and, more importantly, allow you to determine the size of your control space for maximum comfort when you play.

For those just starting out, here are three methods of producing vibrato that can help you discover what’s most comfortable for you.