Learn How to Tune a Theremin with Carolina Eyck

The theremin is an electronic instrument that’s controlled without the physical contact of the player. So how do you tune it? In this quick tutorial, accomplished performer Carolina Eyck gives us the lowdown.

How do you control an instrument that you can’t even touch? Watch this expert tutorial on how to tame this peculiar beast from theremin virtuoso, Carolina Eyck.

The idea is simple in principle, but in reality, difficult to execute.

Turning the pitch knob on the instrument adjust the how far apart the notes are in the playing field. So, you need to calibrate intervals in the field to match your desired gestures.

Watch Eyck’s video below for an expert demonstration.

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