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- Telegram to Edsel Ford from Arthur Judson regarding Leon Theremin, February 27-28 1928 -
- 27 February 1928-28 February 1928
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Telegram to Edsel Ford from Arthur Judson regarding Leon Theremin, February 27-28 1928
- RCA Theremin, Model AR-1264, 1929-1935 - The theremin was the world's first electronic instrument. It was invented in 1920 by Leon Theremin and manufactured by RCA beginning in 1929. The theremin is played by moving one's right hand near the metal rod to control the pitch, and gesturing with the left hand near the ring to control the volume. It is the only instrument played without ever being touched.
- 1929-1935
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RCA Theremin, Model AR-1264, 1929-1935
The theremin was the world's first electronic instrument. It was invented in 1920 by Leon Theremin and manufactured by RCA beginning in 1929. The theremin is played by moving one's right hand near the metal rod to control the pitch, and gesturing with the left hand near the ring to control the volume. It is the only instrument played without ever being touched.
- Program for a Concert Series at the Dearborn Inn, circa 1935, "The Theremin Played by Vera Richardson" - Vera Richardson was a respected Detroit musician known for her accomplishments playing the theremin. The theremin is played by moving one's hands near the instrument's antennas; there is no physical contact. Richardson ran a music studio out of her home and from 1936-52 she played the theremin on "The Green Hornet" radio series. During the 1930s Richardson gave performances at the Dearborn Inn.
- circa 1935
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Program for a Concert Series at the Dearborn Inn, circa 1935, "The Theremin Played by Vera Richardson"
Vera Richardson was a respected Detroit musician known for her accomplishments playing the theremin. The theremin is played by moving one's hands near the instrument's antennas; there is no physical contact. Richardson ran a music studio out of her home and from 1936-52 she played the theremin on "The Green Hornet" radio series. During the 1930s Richardson gave performances at the Dearborn Inn.