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Telharmonium Invented
Thaddeus Cahill patented his new instrument, the telharmonium. This was a primitive way to make electronic music -
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History of Electronic Music
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Theremin becomes popular
Just before vanishing from the country, Leon Theremin signed a deal with RCA to begin manufacturing his electronic instrument invention, the theremin. -
Ondes Martonot Invented
Maurice Martonot invented an instrument similar to the theremin, but with more control over the timbre. -
Turntable first used
Paul Hindemith uses a turntable for the first time. -
Solid body electric guitar invented
Les Paul invented the solid body electric guitar. -
Hammond B3 model organ introduced
The electronic Hammond organ was introduced. -
Columbia-Princeton Electronic Music Center established
One of the very first computer music centers was established as a joint effort between Princeton and Columbia Universities. -
The first song strictly for computers is written
lliac Suite for String Quartet is written stritcly for computers. -
John Cage performs his piece "Water Walk" on "Ive Got a Secret"
"Water Walk" on "I've Got a Secret"The world witnessed a performance of everyday objects as instruments -
Moog Synthesizer Introduced
Robert Moog introduced one of the very first synthsizers. -
Leslie speaker is used
Beatles use a Leslie speaker for their hit song "Tomorrow Never Knows" -
Turntablism becomes popular
Christian Marclay begins his work with turntablism. -
MIDI becomes official language of computer instruments
Musical Instrument Digital Interface becomes the only language used in computer music across the board. -
PLOrk stars
The Princeton Laptop Orchestra beings performing. -
Atomic Tom performs on the George Lopez Show
Atomic Tom Perfoms on Lopez TonightAtomic Tom performs a song using iPhones.
