BIR 191 - String Instrument Repair for the Band Instrument Technician

4 Credits
This course introduces students to general string repair, focusing on those items necessary to place the instrument in playing condition. Students learn specific string related repair including: tuning methods; restringing; tuning peg and gear replacement; bridge, nut, and tailpiece repairs; soundboard repairs and refinishing.

Course Outcomes

Identify all of the parts of the violin family instruments using the correct nomenclature.
Select and use the correct tool for string repair, and exhibit safe usage of the tools.
Demonstrate a set up on an existing violin sound post.
Construct and properly install a new violin sound post.
Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to properly fit a violin bridge.
Install tuning pegs.
Properly and safely remove a violin fingerboard and re-install it.