DESCRIPTION
Theremin can be seen as an instrument you play by not touching it, and is played by manipulating the electromagnetic fields around the instrument’s two antennae. Players move theirs hands near the antennae to raise or lower the pitch and volume. The sounds can be seen as operatic. It can be seen as creating audio through proximity.
PROS
Unique instrument, using spatial perception to play
Characteristic sound of theremin
Works well with other instruments, as duets, ensembles and even as a soloist
Scalable pitch
Shift in volume both gradual and sudden shifts are relatively easy to achieve
Staccatos are also possible on theremin
CONS
Definite pitch and volume is not allocated and most likely to be played through experience and muscle memory of spatial perception
Learning curve, once of the most difficult instruments to play well
Monophonic instrument, only able to produce one pitch at a time, no chords
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REFERENCES
https://electronics.howstuffworks.com/gadgets/audio-music/theremin.htm