BIR135 — Piston Valve Instrument Repair Techniques
BIR 135 - Piston Valve Instrument Repair Techniques BIR 135 - Piston Valve Instrument Repair Techniques 2 Total Credits This course introduces students to general brasswind repair, focusing on playing condition and overhaul techniques of small and large piston valve instruments. Students learn specific aspects of repair related to trumpets, cornets, baritones, euphoniums, tubas and sousaphones as well as special dent removal and soldering techniques. It also gives them the opportunity to fabricate specialized brasswind tools and learn to repair brass instrument cases and latches. Students learn the history and development of the piston valve and advancements made in valve design and fitting. Course