Theremin

[Ethel]

I have just found out that the instrument used to create the eerie music in Midsomer Murders theme tune is a theremin.

Can anybody here play it? This is a demo of one being played:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xn4TgYkqdi8

[Mr Veritas]

You might find these links interesting?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theremin

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ondes-Martenot

[ChuckFickens]

you can still buy them today if anyone feels like learning to play one :)

http://www.moogmusic.com/theremin/

[Ethel]

tamborine - she doesn't touch anything at all.

Here's a good vid:

http://www.ted.com/index.php/talks/pamelia_kur stin_plays_the_theremin.html

[bobtheturkey]

Ethel you have forgotten a full stop at the end of sentences on numerous occasions in this thread.

[tamborine]

I got the instrument Ethel.....think I'll stick to paper over comb for my busking :)

[Ethel]

Don't forget they cymbals on the knees, and the Izal toilet paper for the comb, terambulan.

[mrs_overall]

Hi Ethel

In my wild youth long ago, I was friends with a Led Zeppelin tribute band who had a theremin and taught me to play it.
It was great fun.