harp maker
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.
Also called: pedal harp builder, lever harp maker, celtic harp maker, celtic harp builder, multi-course harp builder, lever harp builder, multi-course harp maker, wire harp maker
- 19
- essential skills
- 19
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Where you can go from here
8 rolesOccupations sharing the most essential skills with this one. The number is a count, not an opinion.
- guitar makerWhat changes?17 skills in common
- harpsichord makerWhat changes?16 skills in common
- violin makerWhat changes?16 skills in common
- piano maker15 skills in common
- organ builder14 skills in common
- stringed musical instrument maker13 skills in common
- keyboard musical instrument maker11 skills in common
- idiophone musical instruments maker10 skills in common
Essential skills
19- apply a protective layer
- assemble musical instrument parts
- create musical instrument parts
- create smooth wood surface
- decorate musical instruments
- join wood elements
- maintain musical instruments
- make bowstrings
- manipulate wood
- metalworking
- musical instruments
- musical instruments materials
- produce harp components
- repair musical instruments
- restore musical instruments
- sand wood
- tune stringed musical instruments
- tuning techniques
- types of strings
Optional skills
19- 3D modelling
- acoustics
- apply restoration techniques
- design musical instruments
- dye wood
- estimate restoration costs
- estimate value of musical instruments
- evaluate restoration procedures
- history of musical instruments
- identify customer's needs
- musical instrument accessories
- organic building materials
- pass on trade techniques
- play musical instruments
- select restoration activities
- stain wood
- technical drawings
- trade in musical instruments
- verify product specifications
Definition and skills from ESCO, published by the European Commission. Source concept
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