215K views · 459 reactions | The theremin is a unique instrument that can be played without ever having to lay a finger on it. Musician, composer and sound artist Miles Brown explains the history of the instrument and its vast uses across an array of genres. #ArtWorksTV | ABC Arts | Facebook

The Theremin is unlike any other instrument in the world. Invented in 1920 by Soviet scientist Léon Theremin, it is played by moving the hands through two high-frequency electromagnetic fields: the vertical antenna controls pitch (closer = higher) and the horizontal loop controls volume (closer = quieter). This unique mechanism allows musicians to produce their signature ethereal, gliding, and often haunting sound literally out of thin air, making it a favorite for classic sci-fi and horror soun

Leon Theremin was famous for inventing and demonstrating the theremin, a unique electronic instrument played entirely without physical contact by moving one's hands through the air. This footage shows him gracefully manipulating electromagnetic fields to produce the instrument's signature, eerie, and oscillating sound. | History In Pictures