Kip Rosser's "The Complete Theremin" » Tips

Tip 1: What To Do When Zero Beat Disappears

KipRosser — Sun, 22 May 2016 17:21:13 +0000

Setting zero beat can become impossible under certain conditions. 1) the pitch circuits “slip”
over time, and suddenly, you’re unable to set it; or. 2) you change the location of the theremin
to another place (room, stage, library, etc.) and there’s interference due to lighting, facility
wiring, the proximity of other electronics. Here’s how to remedy the problem.

TIP 2: Let’s Talk About a Pitch Preview

KipRosser — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 14:40:00 +0000

In addition to the techniques of pitch fishing, consider employing an electronic pitch preview
to help you increase accuracy. Let’s talk about it uses, pros and cons.

Tip 3: Do You Need to Know How to Read Music?

KipRosser — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 02:07:58 +0000

Here’s my personal answer to the age-old question.

Tip 4: The Quick Release Mic Adaptor

KipRosser — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:08:28 +0000

One more way to preserve the threads on the theremin flange and the mic stand.

Tip 5: Pitch Jumping Methodology

KipRosser — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 04:40:00 +0000

A few words about the way all of the pitch jumping lessons work.

Tip 6: Why Learn Precision Playing?

KipRosser — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 11:42:57 +0000

The theremin is capable of doing much more than playing traditional melodies using the
western twelve tone scale. What if I’m more interested in creating abstract soundscapes?

Tip 7: Two Ways of Listening

KipRosser — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 03:31:22 +0000

Here’s one of several methods for being able to gauge your progress every time you practice.

Tip 8: Preserving EPro Pitch Rod Threads

KipRosser — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:16:10 +0000

Prevent the threads on your EPro pitch rod and pitch arm from being stripped while making
alignment and attachment easier.

Tip 9: Mounting Thread Preservation

KipRosser — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 02:42:41 +0000

Keep those pesky tiny threads inside your theremin’s mounting flange from getting stripped.