wind musical instrument maker

Description

Wind musical instrument makers create and assemble parts to make wind instruments according to specified instructions and diagrams. They measure and cut the tubing for the resonator, assemble parts such as braces, slides, valves, piston, bell heads and mouth pieces, test and inspect the finished instrument.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

musical instruments materials organic building materials musical instruments tuning techniques

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

technical drawings musical instrument accessories metal smoothing technologies conservation techniques metalworking history of musical instruments woodturning types of wood metal forming technologies acoustics

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

repair musical instruments maintain musical instruments apply a protective layer assemble musical instrument parts produce wind musical instrument components use technical documentation create musical instrument parts decorate musical instruments

OPTIONALOptional competences

create smooth wood surface operate welding equipment evaluate restoration procedures pass on trade techniques verify product specifications identify customer's needs restore musical instruments tend lathe ensure correct metal temperature stain wood manipulate wood apply restoration techniques analyse the need for technical resources select restoration activities cut metal products estimate restoration costs design musical instruments estimate value of musical instruments trade in musical instruments