Theremin Week #2

After an amazing performance by Hikashu last night @ The Foundry 616, I was inspired to try out some new techniques on the theremin. 
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Here's a short example:

 Some of these include:

• Using the space around the theremin (e.g. discovering the 'circle' - perhaps same note on the radius around the antenna, as well as above and below - different tone colour)
• Different hand motions and techniques as well as speed
• Using perhaps the microphone stand or something in the center/as a measuring point/distance
• Thinking of perhaps measuring out the semitones and drawing concentric circles on a piece of paper to be placed on the theremin (wooden part)
• Using objects to create sounds (e.g. tried with a card- it works to create dynamic fluctuations in the left hand)

​These are the current settings on the theremin and amp:

Watch my progress videos:

First session of Week 2. Exploring movement and sound. Attempting to play a tune.

Second session this week. This time, playing with one of my original electronic tracks. 

​x Joy

​P.S. I saw Koichi Makigami play the Jew's Harp for the first time last night. Loving the sounds it can make, especially with effects pedals. Check it out here. 

More Hikashu:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMxeFcejfWs
Hikashu Appreciation Society 
https://www.allaboutjazz.com/the-wild-eclectic-world-of-koichi-makigamis-hikashu-band-by-eyal-hareuveni.php