User's Manual

LEARNING TO PLAY
VOLUME ANTENNA
The Volume antenna controls the volume level of the Theremini. Lift your
left hand up away from the Volume antenna to raise the volume of the
Theremini. Lowering your hand, or increasing its proximity to the Volume
loop, makes the Theremini quieter. When your hand is very close, the
Theremini’s volume will be muted. You can use changes in the volume
to accentuate, play, or not play notes.
PITCH ANTENNA
The Pitch antenna controls the pitch or frequency that the Theremini is
playing. Extend your right arm outward, bringing your hand closer to the
Pitch antenna to raise the pitch of the Theremini. Pulling your hand back, or
reducing its proximity to the antenna lowers the Theremini’s pitch frequency.
You can use changes in proximity to play different notes.
BEGIN ON PRESET 1 – CLASSIC THEREMIN
1) Stand facing the control panel of the Theremini with your body about 12”
back and slightly left of center.
2) Your belly button should be in line with the left edge of the control panel.
3) Adjust your position so that you are about an arm’s length away from the
Pitch antenna.
4) Place your legs slightly apart to keep your body as still as possible.
5) Relax your shoulders and drop your elbows to your waist.
6) Hold your left hand just above the volume loop while positioning your
right hand as shown in illustration above.
7) Slowly raise your left hand up to hear your Theremini.
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