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metalworking

The process of working with metals to create individual parts, assemblies, or large-scale structures.

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musical instruments

The different musical instruments, their ranges, timbre, and possible combinations.

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musical instruments materials

The characteristics of composite materials, felts, glues, leathers and skins, metals and precious metals, woods and wood derivatives to create musical instruments.

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tuning techniques

Tuning pitches and techniques and musical temperaments for the various instruments.

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types of strings

Vibrating elements that generate sounds in string instruments. They can be classified into two categories, namely the decorative and the wound strings, and they can be made of different materials such as steel, gut, silk or nylon. Winding materials include aluminium, chrome steel, silver, gold and copper.

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assemble musical instrument parts

Assemble parts together such as the body, strings, buttons, keys, and others to create the final musical instrument.

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create musical instrument parts

Design and create parts such as keys, reeds, bows, and others for musical instruments.

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decorate musical instruments

Create designs on musical instruments by using methods such as embossing, piercing, painting, woodworking, weaving, and other methods.

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maintain musical instruments

Check and maintain musical instruments.

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make bowstrings

Select the right amount of thread, depending on the strength of the bow and of the thread itself and coat the thread with wax or resin and weave it to obtain the cord. When the desired length is reach, form loops at both ends and stretch the cord using weights. Wrap nylon thread near the loops and in the middle section and attach the nocking point made of plastic or rubber.

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produce harp components

Choose the appropriate tonewood and other materials and tools, and build the different harp parts such as the column, sound board, pedals, tuning pins and strings.

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restore musical instruments

Restore old musical instruments to their original condition and conserve them in that state.

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apply a protective layer

Apply a layer of protective solutions such as permethrine to protect the product from damage such as corrosion, fire or parasites, using a spray gun or paintbrush.

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create smooth wood surface

Shave, plane and sand wood manually or automatically to produce a smooth surface.

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join wood elements

Bind wooden materials together using a variety of techniques and materials. Determine the optimal technique to join the elements, like stapling, nail, gluing or screwing. Determine the correct work order and make the joint.

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manipulate wood

Manipulate the properties, shape and size of wood.

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repair musical instruments

Attach new strings, fix frames or replace broken parts of musical instruments.

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sand wood

Use sanding machines or hand tools to remove paint or other substances from the surface of the wood, or to smoothen and finish the wood.

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tune stringed musical instruments

Tune any parts of stringed musical instruments that are off-key, by using various tuning techniques.

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musical instrument accessories

The process of creating musical instrument accessories, such as metronomes, tuning forks or stands.

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organic building materials

The types and processing of organic materials to build products or parts of products.

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3D modelling

The process of developing a mathematical representation of any three-dimensional surface of an object via specialised software. The product is called a 3D model. It can be displayed as a two-dimensional image through a process called 3D rendering or used in a computer simulation of physical phenomena. The model can also be physically created using 3D printing devices.

digital

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acoustics

The study of sound, its reflection, amplification and absorption in a space.

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history of musical instruments

The historical background and chronology of various musical instruments.

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technical drawings

Drawing software and the various symbols, perspectives, units of measurement, notation systems, visual styles and page layouts used in technical drawings.

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apply restoration techniques

Select and apply appropriate restoration techniques in order to achieve the required restoration goals. This encompasses preventive measures, remedial measures, restoration processes and management processes.

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design musical instruments

Develop and design a musical instrument according to customer specification.

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estimate restoration costs

Estimate the cost implications of restoring and replacing products or parts.

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evaluate restoration procedures

Evaluate the outcome of conservation and restoration procedures. Evaluate the degree of risk, success of treatment or activity and communicate the results.

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identify customer's needs

Use appropriate questions and active listening in order to identify customer expectations, desires and requirements according to product and services.

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play musical instruments

Manipulate purpose-built or improvised instruments to produce musical sounds.

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select restoration activities

Determine restoration needs and requirements and plan the activities. Consider the desired results, the level of intervention required, evaluation of alternatives, constraints on actions, stakeholder demands, possible risks and future options.

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trade in musical instruments

Buy and sell musical instruments, or serve as an intermediate between potential buyers and sellers.

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dye wood

Mix the powder dye with water and/or liquid dye and any other necessary ingredients to create the desired colour and apply it to the wood.

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estimate value of musical instruments

Identify new or second hand musical instruments and estimate the market value of them based on professional judgment and knowledge of musical instruments, or subject them to estimation by a third party.

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pass on trade techniques

Pass on knowledge and skills, explain and demonstrate the application of equipment and materials and answer questions about trade techniques for the manufacturing of products.

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stain wood

Mix ingredients to create a stain and apply a layer to the furniture to give it a specific colour and finish.

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verify product specifications

Check heights, colour and other attributes of finished product against specifications.

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