Method
At the age of 16, Carolina developed a new precise playing technique, called the 8 finger position technique, and published the first extensive theremin method book called "The Art of Playing the Theremin" in 2006. In the 20 years since its publishing, there has been nothing comparable written on the very basis of the method to this day.
With the method the player is able to tune the theremin to their hand and rely on their finger positions, rather than correcting notes after they are audible. This offers a framework that marries precise movements with freedom in the performance, as it allows the player to lean on the the strong basis of the technique.here
This method is now being used by thereminists around the world and has revolutionized how the instrument is played. Carolina Eyck has conducted workshops, lectures and master classes worldwide teaching the method.
Go to lessons and workshops page here.
“If there’s anyone who can harness the theremin’s wild potential, it’s Eyck, who as a teenager developed her own method of playing the instrument.”
The Art of Playing the Theremin (PDF) - method book by Carolina Eyck
The first extensive theremin method consisting of
90 pages with texts, music and photos
more than 150 practical exercises and etudes
over 20 well-known as well new pieces, arr. for theremin
ISBN 3-933 757-08-8
© 2006 SERVI Verlag, Berlin
You can buy this PDF file (18 MB) at the SERVI shop for 21,95 € (no shipping costs). Printed version of the book no longer available.
Die Kunst des Thereminspiels (PDF) - ein Lehrbuch von Carolina Eyck
Das erste umfassende Theremin-Lehrbuch, bestehend aus
90 Seiten mit Noten, Texten und Fotos
über 150 Übungen und Etüden
ca. 20 bearbeitete und z.T. neue Musikstücke
ISBN 3-933 757-08-8
© 2006 SERVI Verlag, Berlin
Das Lehrbuch als PDF-Datei (18 MB) kann für 21,95 € direkt bei SERVI bestellt werden (keine Versandkosten). Die gedruckte Version des Buches ist vergriffen.
video tutorials
How to tune the theremin
Left hand articulation
How to play a scale
How to play Somewhere over the Rainbow