The Theremin

Because of the nature of Karate Jukebox, it would be a good idea to research into other electronic musical instruments. One of the earliest instruments and also perhaps the most similar to the Karate Jukebox is the Theremin.


Image from: http://www.vintagesynth.com/misc/theremin.jpg

The Theremin is...

"... one of the earliest electronic musical instruments, and the first musical instrument played without being touched..." - Wikipedia article (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theremin)

... and is still practiced and played by musicians today.


Image from: http://www.madlab.org/kits/photos/theremin.jpg

http://www.madlab.org/kits/theremin.html

This website features information about how to construct a Theremin (the 'junior' example they show looks very similar to the Arduino). The technology they show in this example seems very easy to assemble, and makes the Karate Jukebox seem a bit long-winded. However, Karate Jukebox is meant to be more of a 'fun' experience rather then a learning one. Either way, the outlook for Karate Jukebox's success possibility still remains good.