Baritone (treble clef)

F5 on the Baritone (treble clef)

Written F5 — sounds concert E♭4. Tap the diagram to hear it.

F5
Concert E♭46th partialBeginner note
Written F5 on the treble staff

Plays the real sound: written F5 sounds concert E♭4 on baritone (treble clef).

F5 is the 6th partial with valve 1, 2 semitones below open G5. It sounds concert E♭4. The 6th partial tends a little sharp; relax the aperture rather than pushing. Upper register: lift with air speed and keep the throat open; pinching thins the tone fast on a wide-bore horn.

About this note

F5 is the 6th partial with valve 1, 2 semitones below open G5. It sounds concert E♭4. The 6th partial tends a little sharp; relax the aperture rather than pushing. Upper register: lift with air speed and keep the throat open; pinching thins the tone fast on a wide-bore horn.

  • Primary fingering: Valves 1
  • Written pitch: F5 · Concert pitch: E♭4
  • Sounding frequency: 311.13 Hz
  • Harmonic partial: 6 — the valves set the tube length, but your air and embouchure select the partial.

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