Description
Harp makers create and assemble parts to create harps according to specified instructions or diagrams. They sand wood, measure and attach strings, test quality of strings and inspect the finished instrument.
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Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
create smooth wood surfacesand woodrestore musical instrumentsmaintain musical instrumentsjoin wood elementsmake bowstringsrepair musical instrumentsapply a protective layerdecorate musical instrumentsassemble musical instrument partsmanipulate woodtune stringed musical instrumentscreate musical instrument partsproduce harp componentstrade in musical instrumentsdye woodestimate restoration costsplay musical instrumentsidentify customer's needsverify product specificationsdesign musical instrumentsevaluate restoration proceduresestimate value of musical instrumentspass on trade techniquesselect restoration activitiesstain woodapply restoration techniques