HOW TO - Make a Theremin

In 1919 Leon Theremin made an interesting instrument called the Theremin, it works a bit like a metal detector, and was the first musical instrument designed to be played without using your hands - here's how to make one from "Popular Electronics November 1967" - Link.
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Posted by Phillip Torrone |
Aug 16, 2006 03:54 AM
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| Posted by: camilomunoz on August 16, 2006 at 7:43 AM |
Also Theremin World is a great resource for building your own...
| Posted by: camilomunoz on August 16, 2006 at 7:46 AM |
Also Theremin World is a great resource for building your own...
| Posted by: camilomunoz on August 16, 2006 at 7:55 AM |
Also Theremin World is a great resource for building your own...
| Posted by: durin on August 16, 2006 at 9:20 AM |
You actually DO use your hands to play it, you just don't actually touch anything. Make your own jokes about sex with members of whatever conservative religious group or your own spouse here.
| Posted by: durin on August 16, 2006 at 9:24 AM |
You actually DO use your hands to play it, you just don't actually touch anything. Make your own jokes about sex with members of whatever conservative religious group or your own spouse here.
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