Trombone
A♭3 on the Trombone
Written A♭3. Tap the diagram to hear it.
A♭3
4th partialBeginner note
A♭3 is 3rd position on the 4th partial. Just before the bell. This partial sits in tune at the standard spot, so it is a good note to check your positions against. This is the heart of the trombone's range, where most band parts sit.
About this note
A♭3 is 3rd position on the 4th partial. Just before the bell. This partial sits in tune at the standard spot, so it is a good note to check your positions against. This is the heart of the trombone's range, where most band parts sit.
- Primary fingering: 3rd position
- Written pitch: A♭3
- Sounding frequency: 207.65 Hz
- Harmonic partial: 4 — the valves set the tube length, but your air and embouchure select the partial.
Alternate fingerings for A♭3
- 7th position (5th partial): 7th position. Same pitch on the 5th partial; use it when it keeps the slide close to the notes around it, or for a smoother slur. Both positions are standard.
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