The Instrument You Play Without Touching

This captivating video showcases the eerie magic of the theremin, an electronic instrument you play without ever laying a finger on it. Invented in the 1920s by Soviet scientist Léon Theremin, it produces haunting, otherworldly tones simply by moving your hands near two metal antennas—one controlling pitch, the other volume. The musician’s hands float in midair like a conductor summoning spirits, creating a sound that feels both futuristic and ghostly.

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The theremin is an instrument you play without touching invented in the 1920s by Soviet scientist Léon Theremin pic.twitter.com/zoun4BdI2C

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