Theremin Handedness?

Posted: 5/22/2014 12:23:56 AM
kkhuman

Joined: 5/22/2014

As a violin learner, it is normal for me to control the pitch by left hand and control the volume by another hand.

So, it confused me that why most theremins I have seen on the video use the method different from other string instrument?

 

Posted: 5/22/2014 3:44:25 AM
Amethyste

From: In between the Pitch and Volume hand ~ New England

Joined: 12/17/2010

I play the theremin left handed (left pitch, right volume)... There is no rule on that at the theremin. You do what makes the most sense to you :)

Posted: 5/22/2014 4:45:30 PM
kkissinger

From: Kansas City, Mo.

Joined: 8/23/2005

"So, it confused me that why most theremins I have seen on the video use the method different from other string instrument?"

The answer to your question is that the theremin is not a string instrument.

Fortunately, the theremin can be configured as right or left-handed, so you can just make a choice and go with it.

Enjoy!

Posted: 5/22/2014 5:08:27 PM
GordonC

From: Croxley Green, Hertfordshire, UK

Joined: 10/5/2005

It is probably a good idea to play pitch with your dominant hand (i.e your left hand if you are left handed) as pitch requires finer control than volume.

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