Art's Theremin Page

Art's Theremin Page

The theremin, named for inventor Leon Theremin, is a musical instrument that uses electronic circuits to produce audible tones,
having the unusual aspect of being controlled by the player's hand motions near the instrument's two "antennas," without the hands
touching the instrument. One hand is used to control the theremin's pitch, and the other hand is used to control the volume.
In these pages, I will share some of my theremin design ideas, exploring various technical aspects of this amazing instrument.

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The Principle of the Theremin

Construction Articles

Title

Published

Updated

Notes

THE 2006 "MINIMUM THEREMIN"
09-06-06
02-20-08

An Improved Version of the Minimum Theremin

THE "126 THEREMIN"

08-23-02
09-03-08
A Complete Vacuum Tube Theremin

THE "125 THEREMIN"

07-13-02
01-18-03
A Vacuum Tube Pitch Theremin

THE "203 THEREMIN"

09-22-01
12-31-05
A Battery-Operated Version of the Wien-Bridge Theremin

THE "145 THEREMIN"

11-19-00
06-17-07
An Improved Version of the 144 Theremin

"THE WIEN BRIDGE THEREMIN"

10-16-99
01-16-04
A Theremin without Inductors

THE "MINIMUM THEREMIN"

05-17-99
09-16-07
A Very Simple Pitch Theremin

THE "144 THEREMIN"

09-18-98
01-16-04
An Improved Version of the
Southwest Technical Products Model 142 Theremin

**Technical Articles**
Title	Published	Updated	Notes
The Glasgow Digital Theremin	11-04-03	.	An Analysis of the Article by Kenneth D. Skeldon, et al*
THE "RCA THEREMIN"	06-22-01	04-30-08	A Technical Exposé of the First Commercially-Produced Theremin*
A Simple Electronic Musical Instrument The THEREMIN	07-9-99	.11-4-2003.	Reprint of a Feature by Ernest J. Schultz from RADIO AND TELEVISION NEWS, October, 1949*
IR THEREMIN TECHNICAL DISCLOSURE	03-28-96	07-19-99	A Theremin Based on Reflected Light

*Applicable content are the copyrighted properties of their respective owners.

**General Articles**
Title	Published	Updated	Notes
NOTES FROM OUR 2003 THEREMIN CONFERENCE	10-26-03	.	.
NOTES FROM OUR 2002 THEREMIN CONFERENCE	09-30-02	.	.
ABOUT THE THEREMIN	04-30-00	05-30-03	.
INTRODUCTION TO THE THEREMIN	06-26-99	04-16-08	Elementary School Text.
SOUND FILES	1998	03-24-01	.
NOTES FROM OUR 1998 THEREMIN CONFERENCE	07-28-98	08-28-98	.
NOTES FROM OUR 1997 THEREMIN CONFERENCE	10-01-97	.	.
MORE PERSPECTIVES ON PLAYING THEREMINS AND A REVIEW OF THE BIG BRIAR ETHERWAVE® THEREMIN	09-05-97	10-16-02	.
DRIFTING OSCILLATORS	02-24-96	08-05-07	.
THE INFRARED THEREMIN	02-23-96	.	.
REFLECTIONS ON PLAYING A THEREMIN	02-22-96	.	.

**Circuit Library**
Title	Published	Updated	Notes
CIRCUIT LIBRARY	03-23-98	06-10-07	Miscellaneous Circuits

**Suggested Reading**
Hailed as the consummate treatise on the Cold War and Leon Theremin, Dr. Albert Glinsky's work, "Theremin: Ether Music and Espionage" is a fascinating overview of Theremin's life. 464 pages, 62 photographs, 13 line drawings. (ISBN: 0252025822) Available at: Amazon and Borders Books: http://www.amazon.com/ Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/ University of Illinois Press: http://www.press.uillinois.edu/s05/glinsky.html

Levnet

Named in honor of Lev Sergeivitch Termen, (Leon Theremin), "Levnet" is a web-based discussion group for theremin enthusiasts the world-over.

ThereminRing!

Random

Index

"ThereminRing" provides quick access to several other theremin-related pages,
including perspectives, designs, and the latest theremin community news.

Links

Title

Synopsis

Proprietor

Location

"Pekka Pekkanini Lunde" The website of Pekkanini Lunde, a Swedish composer and thereminist. Pekkanini Lunde http://www.pekkanini.se/

"The Ether and Aether Experiment" This Myspace page features chamber musician Randy George's excellent work on the theremin. Randy George http://www.myspace.com/
etherandaether

"Theremin
Connection" A compendium of useful theremin information, including a list of artists categorized by genre, and manufacturers of theremins. Anonymous http://myspace.com/
thereminconnection

"Eri" The website of thereminist Eri Li. Several examples of her fine work are presented. Eri Li http://www.theremin.org/
e/profile.html

"Theremin Player
Masami Takeuchi" The website of Masami Takeuchi, one of today's premier thereminists. Masami Takeuchi http://www.mandarinelectron.com/
theremin/index.html

"Music From The Air" Virtuoso thereminist Carolina Eyck's work is described here, with several examples of her excellent work presented as audio media. Carolina Eyck http://www.carolina-eyck.de/
ENGLISH/indexE.html#

"RS Theremin" This excellent page presents detailed information for a variety of theremin instruments, including an innovative design for an optically-based voice-blending system. The parts specified are available from Radio Shack. Christopher http://www.oldtemecula.com/
theremin/

"Malvarmo" This sound file is an excellent example of the "Minimum Theremin," in a piece expertly performed by Jairo Moreno, entitled "Malvarmo." Jairo Moreno http://home.att.net/
~theremin1/Sounds/malvarmo.mp3

"Mr. Theremin" Mike describes his experiences building the Forbes vacuum-tube theremin. His thorough explanations and advice are invaluable assets to those building this instrument. Michael Rogers http://mrr3000gt.mystarband.net
/MRT/index.htm

Albert Kreuzer Accomplished musician, composer and instructor Albert Kreuzer includes the theremin in his wide repertory of disciplines, and has a section of his pages dedicated to the subject. Albert Kreuzer http://www.albertkreuzer.com/
start.htm

"Intissar of the Theremin" Thereminist Intissar Greene's appreciation for both the instrument and good humor is presented on this lovely page. Intissar Green http://www.intissar.com/

"Electric Muse" My good friend and accomplished musician Shueh-li Ong presents many aspects of performance arts in her page, both of the traditional ancient and modern technical varieties. Included are notes from her visit with me in Maryland during May, 2001, when we spent three days exploring the art and technology of theremins. Shueh-li Ong http://www.electricmuse.com

"Fred Nachbaur's Theremin Exploits" Fred has a great page with a math treatise on theremin sensitivity, pictures of his theremins, and a comprehensive section on modifications for the Paia Theremax®. He also has a thoroughly detailed article about his "BAMTRAT" vacuum-tube theremin, which he designed using the parts from an AM radio. Fred Nachbaur http://www.dogstar.
dantimax.dk/index.htm

"Roger's Theremin Page" Thereminist, French horn soloist, and composer Roger Ballenger provides several examples of his excellent work. Roger Ballenger http://www.ballengermusic.com/
Theremin.htm

"Theremin Enthusiasts Club International" When Barry Eso and Dan Gillard embarked on a project to build a theremin, they also built a society of thereminists! T.E.C.I.'s mission, with 581 members worldwide, "is to facilitate the open discussion of this truly unique musical instrument..."
Note: This page is no longer updated.
Barry Eso http://theremin.ca/

"On Theremin Tone" A excellent analysis of timbres in heterodyne theremins by the late John Simonton. Also, be sure to read John's "Tube Sound?" article, in which he explains "squashing." John Stayton Simonton Jr. http://www.paia.com/
thereton.htm

"Uneeda Audio" Veteran recording engineer Rick Chinn's page has lots of useful information on audio technology. Rick Chinn http://www.uneeda-audio.com/

"Theremin
World" Dedicated to the great Leon Theremin, this is an incredible resource for cultural, as well as technical information, including a massive index of sites. Jason Barile http://www.thereminworld.com/

"electro-
theremin.com" A huge page with theremin historical perspectives, an events bulletin board, and Dave's research endeavors regarding the work of Dr. Paul Tanner, creator of the "electro-theremin." David Miller http://www.electrotheremin.com/

"The Musical Saw and
Theremin Page" Theremins and Musical Saws are, strangely, similar in some respects. Dr. Froehner, a musician performing in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area, provides interesting perspectives about each. Robert Froehner http://www.theremin-saw.com/

**Links**
Title	Synopsis	Proprietor	Location
"Pekka Pekkanini Lunde"	The website of Pekkanini Lunde, a Swedish composer and thereminist.	Pekkanini Lunde	http://www.pekkanini.se/
"The Ether and Aether Experiment"	This Myspace page features chamber musician Randy George's excellent work on the theremin.	Randy George	http://www.myspace.com/ etherandaether
"Theremin Connection"	A compendium of useful theremin information, including a list of artists categorized by genre, and manufacturers of theremins.	Anonymous	http://myspace.com/ thereminconnection
"Eri"	The website of thereminist Eri Li. Several examples of her fine work are presented.	Eri Li	http://www.theremin.org/ e/profile.html
"Theremin Player Masami Takeuchi"	The website of Masami Takeuchi, one of today's premier thereminists.	Masami Takeuchi	http://www.mandarinelectron.com/ theremin/index.html
"Music From The Air"	Virtuoso thereminist Carolina Eyck's work is described here, with several examples of her excellent work presented as audio media.	Carolina Eyck	http://www.carolina-eyck.de/ ENGLISH/indexE.html#
"RS Theremin"	This excellent page presents detailed information for a variety of theremin instruments, including an innovative design for an optically-based voice-blending system. The parts specified are available from Radio Shack.	Christopher	http://www.oldtemecula.com/ theremin/
"Malvarmo"	This sound file is an excellent example of the "Minimum Theremin," in a piece expertly performed by Jairo Moreno, entitled "Malvarmo."	Jairo Moreno	http://home.att.net/ ~theremin1/Sounds/malvarmo.mp3
"Mr. Theremin"	Mike describes his experiences building the Forbes vacuum-tube theremin. His thorough explanations and advice are invaluable assets to those building this instrument.	Michael Rogers	http://mrr3000gt.mystarband.net /MRT/index.htm
Albert Kreuzer	Accomplished musician, composer and instructor Albert Kreuzer includes the theremin in his wide repertory of disciplines, and has a section of his pages dedicated to the subject.	Albert Kreuzer	http://www.albertkreuzer.com/ start.htm
"Intissar of the Theremin"	Thereminist Intissar Greene's appreciation for both the instrument and good humor is presented on this lovely page.	Intissar Green	http://www.intissar.com/
"Electric Muse"	My good friend and accomplished musician Shueh-li Ong presents many aspects of performance arts in her page, both of the traditional ancient and modern technical varieties. Included are notes from her visit with me in Maryland during May, 2001, when we spent three days exploring the art and technology of theremins.	Shueh-li Ong	http://www.electricmuse.com
"Fred Nachbaur's Theremin Exploits"	Fred has a great page with a math treatise on theremin sensitivity, pictures of his theremins, and a comprehensive section on modifications for the Paia Theremax®. He also has a thoroughly detailed article about his "BAMTRAT" vacuum-tube theremin, which he designed using the parts from an AM radio.	Fred Nachbaur	http://www.dogstar. dantimax.dk/index.htm
"Roger's Theremin Page"	Thereminist, French horn soloist, and composer Roger Ballenger provides several examples of his excellent work.	Roger Ballenger	http://www.ballengermusic.com/ Theremin.htm
"Theremin Enthusiasts Club International"	When Barry Eso and Dan Gillard embarked on a project to build a theremin, they also built a society of thereminists! T.E.C.I.'s mission, with 581 members worldwide, "is to facilitate the open discussion of this truly unique musical instrument..." Note: This page is no longer updated.	Barry Eso	http://theremin.ca/
"On Theremin Tone"	A excellent analysis of timbres in heterodyne theremins by the late John Simonton. Also, be sure to read John's "Tube Sound?" article, in which he explains "squashing."	John Stayton Simonton Jr.	http://www.paia.com/ thereton.htm
"Uneeda Audio"	Veteran recording engineer Rick Chinn's page has lots of useful information on audio technology.	Rick Chinn	http://www.uneeda-audio.com/
"Theremin World"	Dedicated to the great Leon Theremin, this is an incredible resource for cultural, as well as technical information, including a massive index of sites.	Jason Barile	http://www.thereminworld.com/
"electro- theremin.com"	A huge page with theremin historical perspectives, an events bulletin board, and Dave's research endeavors regarding the work of Dr. Paul Tanner, creator of the "electro-theremin."	David Miller	http://www.electrotheremin.com/
"The Musical Saw and Theremin Page"	Theremins and Musical Saws are, strangely, similar in some respects. Dr. Froehner, a musician performing in the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas area, provides interesting perspectives about each.	Robert Froehner	http://www.theremin-saw.com/

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