organ builder

Description

Organ builders create and assemble parts to build organs according to specified instructions or diagrams. They sand wood, tune, test and inspect the finished instrument.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

types of metal metalworking musical instruments materials musical instruments tuning techniques

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

technical drawings musical instrument accessories conservation techniques history of musical instruments organic building materials 3D modelling acoustics

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

repair musical instruments create smooth wood surface join metals maintain musical instruments apply a protective layer restore musical instruments assemble musical instrument parts produce organ components sand wood manipulate wood install organs tune keyboard music instruments join wood elements create wood joints create musical instrument parts

OPTIONALOptional competences

evaluate restoration procedures pass on trade techniques verify product specifications identify customer's needs play musical instruments build a product's physical model stain wood apply restoration techniques select restoration activities dye wood estimate restoration costs design musical instruments develop design plans estimate value of musical instruments decorate musical instruments trade in musical instruments