How to play "The Flight of the Bumblebee" on the Theremin

Today I'm sharing with you the secret behind my theremin performance of Rimsky-Korsakov's "The Flight of the Bumblebee". Many people think it's impossible, but is it really? In this video you will learn in details how to master this difficult piece on the theremin. I promise it's easier than it seems 😉🐝
Performances to watch:
The Flight of the Bumblebee performed on the theremin (binaural):
• The Flight of the Bumb...
The Flight of the Bumblebee - theremin and piano:
• Rimsky-Korsakov - The ...
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[@mandysberi]

GOT IT! Now I just need a theremin!

[@Yolo_Swagins]

and about 20 yers of practice :D

[@mapron1]

@@Yolo_SwaginsAnd better start as 10-year old too!

[@debrabrabenec3731]

Our library here in Ann Arbor has a theramin that they loan out!

[@rozzgrey801]

I had the idea years ago to do a faked video of someone playing this tune on that instrument, figuring it was technically impossible. Using a tremolo to create the same sound is a brilliantly ingenious idea, bravo!

[@perrykaleb6]

Wow 👏 I love the cassette player too

[@banjoboy888]

This is a fantastic vid. Absolutely perfect for self-teachers like me who just need to know how to start. I'd love to see more of these!

[@xtremefps_]

I saw what you could do with just a tremolo on the theremin. Gives me so many ideas about uses for the theremin. It really is the unsung hero of music scores.

[@wendi-bnkywuv]

I find the tremolo does sound good for the piece, but I like to hear more the glissando effect in this piece, as it seems, to my ear, more fitting for the motion of a bee in constant flight, dipping and raising. I also like the idea of tricking the listener into hearing "phantom" notes between E, C, and F.

[@triquivijate]

Carolina is maybe the first person to use a casette player in the 21st Century. :) - Nicely done, always entertaining. TY

[@wellheythereMJ]

You’re blowing my simple mind with the use of sound / space 🐝 on the theramin What an astounding instrument 🎶 Wildly entertaining to see it and understand how you did it 🔥

[@CatherineLu]

ahh i love this kind of behind-the-scenes view, and such a great tutorial too :)

[@ohnose4455]

That's a brilliant approach for learning any new composition on the theremin, thank you!!!

[@mark-yj5sg]

Just try it with a midi accompaniment and set a VST tremolo plug in to midi clock to get accurate pulses otherwise the accompaniment tempo and the tremolo tempo will drift out of time.

[@johnmitchelljr]

Great, I've learned it already. Now I need to buy a theremin. Thank you.

[@sawong8685]

First I viewed her performance, then listened with eyes closed, no headphones - WOW! Then viewed this explanation about tremolo pedal and surround sound and it all makes sense. Very unique experience, indeed!

[@ivyssauro123]

The Binaural mix was a very cool addition, that video is brilliant!

[@tettazwo9865]

Excellent!

[@zng7568]

Very interesting and instructive.

[@AbnegationTranscendental]

Your video with only theremin are really a pleasure, thank you for your work

[@brave28081959]

Just great!!!!

[@MariaCarabin]

Very cool to have the background on how you played this! Liebe Grüsse aus der Schweiz!

[@TheBroadcastStudio365]

Wow

[@BellowsSqueezer]

Very nice. Great idea. Thanks for sharing it 👍💕🎶

[@emilielinstewart]

Very interesting! Thanks for sharing :)

[@thequeenofspades]

Me: I need to go to bed. Brain: Give me more theremin videos.

[@unicornbiomes]

This is so cool! Someone get TwoSet on this!

[@levaamar5606]

^ ^

[@julia4740]

AMAZING and so creative and neat

[@goodwerks]

Thanks! My nephew just gave me his old tremolo pedal so I can try this. :)

[@JohnHorneGuitar]

The use of the tremolo is genius.

[@SofijaShipragich]

So, i am pianist and guitarist but i play and jaw harph, and i had wish to have theremin. My father have friend who know everything about electronic and my father know that is my wish to have theremin and they made for me, i learned to play it in 1 month so it is not too hard to play, ig someone wish to play it they can learn it under 3-4 months❤

[@djayers]

Hah! Wonderful. When I saw you playing this I guessed you were using midi out from the theremin and quantising to notes. But tremolo is so much more elegant (and skilful!).

[@zeezee9670]

Thank you for this fantastic education that simplifies even the "optional" ;p

[@billwentz5014]

I"m certain tha you have made Leo very proud indeed!

[@userunknown2771]

Very interesting, thank you

[@user-dw9gi9mf8m]

So gooooooood!!!

[@borbetomagus]

I assume you also utilized 'Magic Thumb' lights that jumped from hand to hand throughout your performance. Perhaps it might be a little 'easier' performing this piece on a Moog Theremini, given the distinct scales, effects and other features it has which makes it especially user friendly for beginners.

[@lirilly]

Can you try playing tremolo with your fingertips with straight phalanges? I can move them very very fast. And at the same time, the exact same volume control is performed by throwing out the brush in the wrist area and in the shoulder. And I can swing my fingers for a long time. I just need to find the right movement in my wrist, otherwise it starts to get clogged. Another option is to put a smaller gain and raise your hand from below. Then I can make small movements with my middle finger. At the same time, there is also control in the wrist and shoulder. I am a guitarist, and for me such a movement is more natural. Will any of this work? Oh my hand... pain...

[@matthewbenedict5923]

very cool

[@ian.hartono.official]

you're the greatest Theremine Player i've ever seen..

[@mattomon1045]

loved it

[@hahawarre6547]

What was the light

[@maryku4283]

Вы гениальны !

[@davidm3569]

Brilliant. I would never have guessed how to make playing this could be made easy.........did I say easy????? 👍

[@theremystics]

Just remember, that if you can play it slowly you can play it quickly. Easy!

[@stephan.scharf]

stunning ...

[@taidee]

Amazing, this is some higher level of art.

[@tamberjune]

Do you strengthen your fingers in different ways to help stability. I also wonder about the core so your chest doesn't move. This is amazing. I played viola but I cannot have weight on my hands so much anymore. So, this sounds & looks interesting and cool. I'm so glad a friend sent me a video of a theremin being played.

[@goodwerks]

Tamber, the mother of all Thereminists, Clara Rockmore, was a violin prodigy who had to give up her instrument due to injury. You can start playing Theremin today, and adapt your technique to your physical limitations. :)

[@LuckyOwI777]

Hey, I'm looking to learn how to play the theremin. I don't intend to do anything professional with it, but I do plan on getting serious with it and properly learning it and playing it quite often. I've been looking at a bunch of different theremins, and the two that I'm debating between getting are the Moog Etherwave Plus, and the Moog Claravox Centennial. Was wondering which you would recommend. Any input from anyone would be much appreciated! Thanks in advance if you answer! Also, if you have a different model that you would recommend, let me hear it! I want to be as knowledgeable as possible with this instrument.

[@vampiremidget]

I like the video a lot! please share what effect are you using for the "surround" panning, looks like a max 4 live one but whats the name? thanks!

[@soerensauber]

Bitte nochmal das Pedal benennen. Kann es nirgends finden. Danke. Habe die Intervalle mit schnellen Fingerbewegungen (Pitch) erzeugt. Annehmbar, aber von gut weit entfernt.

[@jtgillie3558]

OMG

[@RobertWPaine]

The theremin was used for the buzz of the Black Beauty on the radio version of The Green Hornet. The show’s theme was....here it comes.....The Flight of the Bumblebee. Let’s roll, Kato.

[@RealBradMiller]

My Moog arrives today. I'm anxious...

[@Ludek8736]

👍👍👏👏👏😍😍

[@dragonshadow1902]

I need 1 other thing...the ability to play music. I have no music talent at all. So I will play vicariously through you.

[@Airlightf]

🤔

[@xxdragoneminemxx]

jesus

[@jineteporcinor.k.3050]

how sacrilegious

[@Jethro.Maloku-le.Rey.Kalsitran]

clever use of very basic technique

[@xsczero0]

🤔