A Crystal Glass Virtuoso

Meg — Wed, 12 May 2010 15:53:36 +0000

I should make a list of all the interesting things I’ve seen people play. I think this is really interesting and a good example of how we can make everyday items into instruments.

Watch the video and enjoy some classical music played on crystal drinking glasses. It’s pretty amazing. Do you think you could do this?

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Have you Ever Seen (or Heard) a Theremin?

Meg — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 22:42:39 +0000

The theremin was created by a Russian inventor, Leon Theremin (this is an Anglicized version of his name), in 1920 who you’ll see below playing his invention. Theremin patented his invention in 1928.
It is an instrument played without being touched. The performer uses their body (primarily hands and fingers) to change the pitch and volume. This is an extremely subtle instrument that is very difficult to master. See the video below to watch the theremin be played by it’s inventor.

While initially created during a project for the Russian government, the theremin is now popular for use in soundtracks as well as modern rock or independent music groups. The theremin can be used to play classical pieces as Leon Theremin’s student Lydia Kavina shows in this rendition of “Clare de Lune”. Ms. Kavina has become one of the most sought-after instructors of this unique instrument.

Finally, an example of other ways to use a theremin! Check out some of this guy’s other links on YouTube, he also plays video game themes and other popular music covers.
Enjoy!

For more information about the theremin, please check out this Wikipedia Article about the subject. You’ll be amazed at the different uses, sounds and skills produced and utilized by theremin players.

Along Came Music » out of the ordinary instruments

A Crystal Glass Virtuoso

Have you Ever Seen (or Heard) a Theremin?