Electronic instruments

Question 1

what year was the theremin introduced?

Answer 1

1920

Question 2

How did the theremin work?

Answer 2

• it was played by moving your hands near one or two aerials
• creates a pure sound with portamento (smooth glide) in between notes
• played with obvious vibrato

Question 3

what is an example of a song that uses a theremin?

Answer 3

Good vibrations by the beach boys

Question 4

what year was the Hammond B3 organ introduced?

Answer 4

1954

Question 5

what was the Hammond B3 organ used for?

Answer 5

it was originally invented as a low cost alternative to the pipe organ
- used in pop genres and often played through a Leslie speaker where speed can be altered to give a chorus/tremolo effect

Question 6

what year was the Rhodes piano created?

Answer 6

1965

Question 7

What is special about the Rhodes piano?

Answer 7

it produces a sound like a crossover of a bell and vibraphone which can be played through effects pedals for variety

Question 8

what year was the Hohner clavinet introduced?

Answer 8

1968

Question 9

what was the Hohner clavinet?

Answer 9

an amplified clavichord that became synonymous with funk - superstition stevie wonder