I TRIED TO LEARN THE THEREMIN IN 7 DAYS 👽 I THING INSIDE THE BOX

This week the #ThingInsideTheBox broke my nerves 😂
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[@QteaTheSwag]

The theremin is such an interesting cool instrument!!!!! It requires such control.

[@NicoleMilikMusic]

Yes! So true!!!

[@HectorRamirez-ty9ox]

Basically throwing up gang signs to make sounds

[@terrandroid]

Who would know it could be so harmonic

[@mmwoodcockart]

Theremin was around before gang signs. Little did gangsters know they were actually making music with their hands :P

[@richmoreno9938]

Nah. 👎

[@superhunk1989]

This looks like an instrument from the future or from another galaxy.

[@NicoleMilikMusic]

100% agree!

[@aafoto]

Not from future or from another galaxy, but from Soviet Union. Developed by Lev Sergejevic Termen in 1920. One of best player is Jimmy Page from Led Zeppelin.

[@destinyn4910]

Miroslav Koch bruh.

[@Jodymarie69]

THANK YOU! MY MOM THOUGHT I WAS STUPID WHEN I SAID THIS

[@delicatewaves7373]

Exactly

[@evansmith8417]

This is the 8th theremin video I have watched today ! I must learn how to play it !!!

[@rubynichols1373]

Evan Smith same

[@nounours5609]

@@rubynichols1373 me too xD

[@Daniel-yo5es]

why? it sounds like crap.

[@Daniel-yo5es]

@Burp Gun I mean... listen to it if you like it... I enjoy guitar in all forms... cello.... sax.... .piano.... heck, I really like a lot of instruments. theramen is not my thing and never will be regardless of how many times I listen to it. music is a personal choice man.....

[@morgannoodle9345]

Evan Smith I bet that thing gets pricy

[@megk2653]

This series never fails to fascinate me. It shows that when you put your mind to it you can really accomplish anything!

[@NicoleMilikMusic]

What a lovely comment! Thank youuuu ♥️

[@andrewmurray1550]

"It shows that when you put your mind to it, you can really accomplish anything".......George McFly strikes me as the kind of person that would play the Theremin.

[@Irena26H]

I suddenly want to take up learning the theremin!...

[@SlashProducts]

Me too but they're so expensive ;-;

[@pianodon]

@@SlashProducts I have a Moog and I also just bought one from this source. Check it out. Really good minus the Moog price. www.soundslikeburns.com/index.html

[@CrimFerret]

The theremin is one of the harder instruments to learn to play well. You were doing really well there at the end.

[@ninakaiser2930]

I am absolutely impressed - I know about Carolina Eyck and how extremely difficult it is to play the Theremin. To see you together with the professional player - amazing! And to see the outcome - totally impressed!

[@bill-2018]

Leon Theremin invented this using valves. Basically two oscillators, one for frequency and one for volume varied by hand capacitance depending how close your hands are to the antennas.

[@aylinjuarezv.3886]

The theremin is like an instrument that you barely touch, it's cool.

[@scottm7720]

I can’t wait to show this video to my kid tomorrow, so cool! Been a musician for almost 30 years, that thing is so crazy. How about somewhere over the rainbow israel kamakawiwo'ole verson?

[@NicoleMilikMusic]

Ah thanks for sharing it with your kid! And thank you for your song suggestion ☺️✌🏻

[@Nquerojantarsozinho]

Me for almost the entire video: so theremin is to make sound effects, not actually music. Me at 15:10 : immediately starts to cry hearing that amazing instrument. 🥺

[@karibukahawacamps6065]

Thank you Nicole! I have been poorly playing theremin for years, and I am glad to see that you made more progress in one week than me in 4 years! hahahah! That gives me some hope maybe in 10 years I will be able to be as good! .... nope! No chance! hahahah! I just enjoy creating space harmony with my theremin.

[@Opuskrokus]

"move at least four feet away" Funniest thing I've seen all week! Were you always this funny?

[@NicoleMilikMusic]

haha! 😂😂 good question!

[@777dragonborn]

That s the coolest thing I've ever seen its feeling the music instead of playing it.

[@KingOFuh]

This is a Moog Theremini, not as hard to play as a real theremin, but it's still hard. The one you hear on Beach Boys' Good Vibrations is not a real theremin, but close enough. Check out YT channel for Dr Samuel Hoffman, the L.A. podiatrist who played an actual 1929 theremin on movie soundtracks in 1940's-50's. His playing on Capitol 78RPMs in late 1940's with Les Baxter is haunting, beautiful, sometimes whimsical. Peter Pringle is a modern theremin player who now owns Dr Hoffman's theremin & has several YT videos.

[@shoune98]

It sounded like a singing mermaid at the end! It was amazing

[@fabienm8826]

I'm looking forward to get a Theremin and I really enjoyed your video, done by a beginner, so as to to know and discover what was going to kill ma patience and myself 😂 Fortunately, thanks to you, still looking forward to buy it more than ever ! 🙌🏽 Thanks Nicole ! 💕

[@vguido0757]

This was the best introduction to the theremin I’ve seen. From unboxing to setting it up to learning how to get notes, setting the pitch and providing a professional to see how it’s done right. I noticed your mic stand didn’t fit in the beginning and then later it did. What did you do to fix that? Thank you so much. Vinny

[@taylortravelsllc9480]

I did I did I did, that was so cute and ambitious. You finally got it after you start having fun with it now I want one and I’m not half as experienced with instruments as you are but I think I will have a Lotta fun with it

[@niared260]

Deine englische Aussprache ist so gut c: hab gar nicht gemerkt, dass du deutsch bist

[@NicoleMilikMusic]

☺️

[@RE3_14]

Very nice! I am actually considering getting one, but it looks so difficultto play... but your video is reassuring, so I think I'll go for it...

[@maconSTUFF]

Thats hardcore! Look forward to seeing what you do with it...

[@NicoleMilikMusic]

yes...me too 😂

[@wendi-bnkywuv]

I got my theremini a week ago, and I find it easier to play than keyboard, and that comes from someone who played on keyboards ever since she crawled around in diapers! I went guitar center and tested out a distortion pedal, which I've uploaded the video of on my channel, because I love blues, rock, and metal, yet am terrified of guitars. For me, theremin is more intuitive for me than even a keyboard. Having the the slides (glissando) helps me to establish which note to jump to, whereas on a keyboard, I'm limited to just the individual notes. It also feels more like the instrument is training me and guiding me where to go instead of the other way around. It feels more like a true connection to the instrument for me than any other I've tried. I am also much better at playing via ear than keys or strings, too. Ask me to play "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star on a keyboard, I'd have no idea where to begin or what keys to press. Put a theremin in front of me and ask me to play that song, while I may be off key, I can mater it pretty fast I honestly like the sound of the quarter tones in your performances at the end of the video though. So many times I like things a little out of tune whereas most people find it grating to the ear.

[@gunnarbiker]

Dammit. Now i have to order a theramin! I never heard of one until Big Bang Theory and then watched you play. Should sound good with my ukulele!! :)

[@pianodon]

Erik, check out this company. It's a great theremin without the Moog price. www.soundslikeburns.com/index.html

[@unamacarana]

Absolutely Brilliant - More !!!!

[@Nightwalkerer11]

Damit wäre das Weinachtsgeld dann verplant ^^ Unterhaltsames und Informatives Video!

[@alvinmundo411]

I just learned about these today. OMG... awesome. Was checking vids to see if I should get one and yours convinced me I should. Looks like a fun addition to my collection of instruments. Thanks for the vid... very well done.

[@jeffw5027]

Just setting up my Theremini today. It was useful to watch this video. Thank you! 🙂

[@jaydigging2009]

Thanks for this video, I do have a Theremini but got so frustrated on how hard it was playing it. I will give it another try after so many years gathering dust. I admire your determination

[@annahopp]

Thank you for this very informative preview of my future frustrations to come. Now I definitely want one of these music clotheshangers.

[@wendi-bnkywuv]

Re-watched this video and there were some points that I did disagree with to an extent. Personally, I'd argue *for* using the tuner to train your musical ear (visual, not the pitch correction!) because that can give you a visual cue as to whether or not you have the note. It can tell you if you're a few quarter notes flat or sharp. I'd personally recommend to use the tuner for that purpose until you can recognize when you're off or not. I'd also argue the pitch correction *is* helpful for beginners learning the theremin, despite what some say. It can be useful for training the fingers, AKA the muscle memory for the correct note, but I would say to *not rely on it.* What' I'd recommend is if you're not confident, use the pitch correction at max until you get the positions memorized, then gradually turn down the pitch correction until you can play without it at all. Everyone learns differently, so these features are not entirely useless or unnecessary.

[@snowsurfr]

Very inspiring! I would love to see more instruments played with the theremin.

[@seykai]

Super cool!! ❤

[@emmynoether9540]

Yes! I love physics and electrodynamics and music! So cool you are trying out the theremin.

[@NicoleMilikMusic]

Thank you Emmy! Such a unique instrument 🙈

[@mariejusch3843]

Schon wieder ein geniales Video von Dir liebe Nicole. Glückwunsch!!!!!!

[@NicoleMilikMusic]

Danke sehr 💙

[@Pianoman88notes]

Hi Nicole. I loved your video. I was just searching for tutorials on the Theremin and found you. I set myself the challenge of learning the Theremin during the COVID-19 isolation period and, like you, find it really frustrating - although I am getting better! :-) I bought a Thermini as it is a good starting point. The hints you were given are really useful. My chosen first piece is the Pie Jesu from Andrew Lloyd Webber's Requiem because it is completely diatonic in G, and I love the Requiem. Best wishes, and thanks.

[@Ray88855]

That lady is great

[@Ray88855]

💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@dgervais7527]

Its also a non traditional thermin so keep that in mind

[@maximnoise]

Wahnsinn! Gibt es ein Instrument, dass Du nicht besiegen wirst???? Ich liebe diese Videoreihe & auch die humoristischen Szenen zwischendurch sind einfach „aus dem Leben“ - das mag ich sehr! Würde mich freuen, wenn du mal Dudelsack spielen würdest ❤️🙌🏽

[@NicoleMilikMusic]

Der Kampf geht erst noch in die zweite Runde. Ich hab noch nicht gewonnen 😂 Danke sehr!! Willst du das wirklich? WOLLEN DAS UNSERE NACHBARN?? I don't think so..

[@maximiliankoehler3884]

dasdass.de

[@joana9499]

Wahnsinn! Warum schickst du mich in die Hölle? Hölle, Hölle, Hölle!

[@atitudemental7361]

@@NicoleMilikMusic Fibonacci escala harmonica !!!

[@atitudemental7361]

@@NicoleMilikMusic Tempo e espaço kairos de DEUS a simetria ,geometria e cor do tempo são formações harmônicas da dinâmica do som.

[@catfran82]

Ich liebe deine Lache!!! Sie ist so ansteckend. Deine Herangehensweise und dein Mut ist bewundernswert. Ich liebe diese kleine Serie so sehr. Es ist mit jedem Mal spannender. Mach weiter so!

[@3DJapan]

Wow this is a lot fancier than others I've seen. They were just a box with 2 antennas sticking out.

[@grevohsdraws1925]

This is such a fascinating instrument I love it.

[@CJWarlock]

Supercool! :) Fun to watch and educative too. :) Thanks.

[@bill-2018]

I remember seeing Leon Theremin on black and white t.v. waving his arms around. Find him on KZbin old t.v. shows.

[@georgethemonkeydrummer5598]

I’m considering on buying one just to play the beginning of the opening for laid back camp season 2

[@mondrian5620]

Radiohead would definitely incorporate this to their music if they haven’t already.

[@arislyangel8173]

The National anthem has theremin

[@hihn]

i did enjoy! thanks

[@Lobberzillo]

As a guitar player, I probably would turn 180 degrees the Theremin. Maybe you could try this way, because I saw you were so confident when doing the guitar playing.

[@PlanetaAzultaodao]

You are very talented. And very beautiful too. Congratulations!

[@pricetag30]

Your so Gorgeous!Thank you for doing this fun video!❤️❤️

[@justinm.1]

For a second I was thinking it was a second kick pedal for your E-drum set 😜😅 but ay, that’s a cool instrument (I think that’s what it is lol)

[@NicoleMilikMusic]

hahahahaha 😂 yep, it's an instrument. Wasn't sure either...

[@justinm.1]

Nicole Milik lol yeah; and here I thought you were just gonna start practicing double bass 😂😂😂

[@narkronics9651]

Such a incredible instrument

[@beckp5456]

Sometimes it sounds like a violin, flute or an electric guitar! So cool

[@A.ABBAS1]

Hello Nicole, I have not seen you in a long time ... I am very happy to have you back ... and I wish you more great videos 💞💞💕

[@matthewjamestaylor]

Way to go! That was amazing. Cheers.

[@NicoleMilikMusic]

Thank you Matthew! Let’s see what the second part of this challenge brings 🙈

[@thomascordery7951]

What a great introduction and demonstration of playing theremin for the unsuspecting! I've been fascinated by this instrument for decades, though never took that step as they were always rather expensive for something that might reveal itself to be a frustrating dust collector! Now I'm a little bit inspired - once I've put some other projects behind me. Very cool series!

[@borbetomagus]

FemurDesign has an online Theremin, but attempts to play even the simplest of melodies can be quite frustrating. Lydia Kavina's demonstration of the Theremini gives one hope that one could play this (thankfully designed) beginner's Theremin. Still, it's amazing to hear Clara Rockmore's restrained performances of Saint-Saëns' 'The Swan' and Ravel's 'Habanera'.

[@chrissier328]

Wonderful job! You never fail to impress us!!

[@NicoleMilikMusic]

Aw thank you!!!

[@biankaburkhardt7853]

Und jetzt den ersten Teil bitte nochmal auf deutsch 😉. Danke für diese tolle und geduldige, aber sehr nachvollziehbare Beschreibung des Termins. Wir haben es gerade geliefert bekommen und mein Sohn möchte es austesten. Er spielt Keyboard und kreiert Musik am Computer und alles nach Gehöhr, deshalb wird ihm dein Video eine große Hilfe sein. Gut,dass du wenigstens die Übersetzung dabei hast......Vielen Dank und weiter viel Spaß und Erfolg damit.

[@MemorableJ]

Thank you sooooo much ! This was great! Light, entertaining, you’re so funny- I can’t wait to get mine!

[@NicoleMilikMusic]

Aww thank you :)

[@christiankoke7969]

Vielleicht auch das erste Mal, dass sich die Bauarbeiter gefragt haben was da abging :D

[@NicoleMilikMusic]

😂😂😂 höchstwahrscheinlich!

[@cynthiaklenk6313]

I'm going to get one - so I play piano, keys, guitars, drums and soon Theremin!!

[@ET2carbon]

This was a fun video to watch. My first one seeing you. Subbed

[@talwothe7945]

When is part II coming?

[@pramlochanadhara]

At 3:49 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 unique technique.

[@BinaBianca]

Ach herrje ... meinen größten Respekt :O Das ist ja so ziemlich die Königsklasse der Instrumente. HAMMER EINFACH!!!!

[@NicoleMilikMusic]

Ach herrje trifft es ziemlich gut 😂 ich bin gespannt auf den zweiten Teil der Challenge..(aka ich hab ANGST!)

[@knuckle47]

My Theremini is warming up as we speak...lockdown has provided plenty of attention to it these days. Looking forward to your music Nicole ...thanks

[@theghost6412]

Probably the greatest of the Theremin Masters is the young Carolina Eyke, she leaves Clara in the dust. She is the first and only one who figured out how to play it accurately, with a method similar but not the same as Clara, and with complete skill with her own devised method that is 100% accurate.

[@pavladavlas]

I thought the theremin was still playing when the builders were drilling 😂

[@schoolinJOO]

the theremin professional rocks ! 😍

[@AlisaLarchenko]

You're amazing!!!

[@rosariodelpilargarciaperez3678]

Gracias por toda tu experiencia. Yo estoy esperando mi theremin....

[@docaustinlim]

Speaking of weird digital instruments...otomatone next?

[@Pur8tyALT]

Fun video to watch! Good job!

[@NicoleMilikMusic]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@icefrogQC]

Ok, I'm a bit jaleous! hehehe! I would really love to try this instrument. Never seen one in front of me. Hopefully someday hehehe! Great serie @Nicole Milik (Jonathan from Quebec, Canada)

[@robertbruner7429]

Nicole, if you haven't already discovered her, please direct your attention to Carolina Eyck of Germany. She is world renown, has played this strange instrument with symphony orchestras, and in short is amazing. She even has a system (that she created) and teaches....which I don't profess to understand, but certainly respect.

[@MelinaH]

Dein Englisch ist so akzentfrei, hätte niemals gedacht, dass du Deutsche bist😂

[@Silerra]

Sie ist nicht die Einzige. Ich sag nur Caroline Eyck. :-P

[@bobthesuper1]

Good job Ms. Milk. Hope you keep playing.

[@PatrickBaele]

Haha,great : perfect German and perfect English, much appreciated !

[@melben7934]

Waouuw what a video. I really feel you about learning a new instrument, or thing in general. I admire you!

[@NicoleMilikMusic]

☺️

[@jimbojimbog1598]

Have a look at Katicia illyeni playing Once upon a time in the west a beautiful version of this piece.

[@WMMFNews]

My late cousin-in-law, of RCA, became involved and tamed the Theremin (w-o the LCD and such of the Theremini.) Yes, I of course got it to produce some coarse sounds. His name was Howard Mossman. His son is the acclaimed Jazz Trumpet player, Michael Philip Mossman. {what dost the expect? we 're Philadelphia PA folks. Philadelphia Mummers` Parade String Bands; Wanamaker Organ }

[@KGBookkeeping]

Carolina Eyck for the win!!!! Lol great video!!!

[@razasaleem9677]

Never ever seen this.

[@mulengadaka2007]

I also had a dream about it!

[@remastered-00-pl]

Mike Shinoda from Linkin Park was using theremin for NEW DIVIDE and WHEN THEY COME FOR ME

[@ulfljung4630]

It is more than a hundered years old instrument made by Leo Theremin in the USSR! One of the first electronic instrument ever!

[@rubynichols1373]

I have 1 I’m thinking about selling I haven’t touched it in years

[@rubynichols1373]

Mugwump Curium do u not get the joke?

[@karibukahawacamps6065]

hahahahah! Classic Theramin Joke!!!

[@rubynichols1373]

Mugwump Curium because u don’t touch it while u play it...

[@gatha3200]

This video is extremely perfect! Thanks!

[@daxie1026]

You are super good !!! Please keep on. Thank you.

[@ShesThe1yup]

I LOVED this video, Thank you

[@noway3372]

Sheldon played one on an episode of big bang theory

[@dejuanbarnett]

I can't believe I came across this comment. I'm watching that episode right now and I googled the instrument and found this video.

[@stravagantares]

So funny, you're an adorable being ahah. And thanks, it's also useful. I was curious about this instrument. 😊🦋

[@planecrazyish]

Fascinating instrument! really enjoyed this :-D

[@andyvasvari4874]

It was before any other electronic musical instrument, invvented by 1919 in a russian mind. My favoreds one swiss musician band by Andreas Wollenweider also employs it by other like elektronic metál drums, - in really harmonious manner.

[@vijayanks1714]

Love from India❤️ this instrument stolen my heart

[@justinwhite2725]

Theremin is best known for the intro to the original star trek. Thar wasn't singing in the lead. That was a Theremin.

[@aatini108]

Dankeschön 👍 cooles Video 🥰

[@robmcgowan351]

Ever since I have heard on KZbin: KATICA ILLÉNYI - Once Upon a Time in the West - Theremin; I have been considering getting one of these. I am saving for one. Thank you for showing the level of difficulty steps. It is still in the future for now. Is there a setting for future sounds?

[@Hawker1911]

For seven day maybe was difficult. This instrument can not played by a person without fingers or yes?

[@sergioruiz1286]

the theremiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin!!!! hahahahahahaha nice

[@NicoleMilikMusic]

well, yeah! woohoo 😂