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FIW 105
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Title: | Guitar Setup and Repair |
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Course Description: | Introduces students to instrument setup and repair. Students learn how to set up their instruments for optimal playability based on musical genres and playing styles. Crack repair, finish repair, fretwork and electronics are covered.
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Min Credit: | 3 |
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Course Notes: | New course entered 11/4/11 LK |
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Origin Notes: | RRCC |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
1. Assess and determine probability and cost effectiveness of instrument repair and restoration.
2. Repair and set up a string instrument as is appropriate for the musical genre.
3. Repair cracks and finishes.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Assessing a project – cost and historical value
II. Fretwork
III. Nut and saddle making and adjustment
IV. Structural and cosmetic crack repair
V. Neck resets
VI. Finish repair
VII. Electronics
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Red Rocks Community College |
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