BIR 125 - Saxophone Family Repair Techniques

6 Total Credits
This course introduces students to specific repair techniques of members of the saxophone family, focusing on padding, regulation and body repair techniques. Students learn specific aspects of repair related to instruments of the saxophone family. It also gives them the opportunity to fabricate specialized tools and learn to repair saxophone instrument cases and latches. Students learn the history and development of the saxophone.

Prerequisite(s): BIR 123 Woodwind Padding Techniques

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate working knowledge of the history and development of the saxophone. They shall also be familiar with the important manufacturers of the saxophone both past and present.
Disassemble and assemble an Eb alto saxophone in an expedient fashion.
Identify component parts of the Eb alto saxophone.
Demonstrate full understanding of the procedures of complete regulation of the Eb alto saxophone including the removal of unacceptable lost motion.
Accurately evaluate an Eb alto saxophone to determine the repair necessary to make the saxophone fully functional.
Demonstrate knowledge of or the ability to perform common body repair on the sax including, but not limited to; bent body, neck fitting, and dent removal.
Demonstrate the ability to return an Eb alto saxophone to playing condition.
Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to perform a mechanical overhaul on an Eb alto Saxophone. Student shall also have an understanding of additional procedures in performing the complete overhaul of an Eb alto saxophone.
Demonstrate confident ability in the performance of common repair of the Eb alto saxophone.