Trombone
A4 on the Trombone
Written A4. Tap the diagram to hear it.
A4 is 2nd position on the 8th partial. A short move out from 1st position. This partial sits in tune at the standard spot, so it is a good note to check your positions against. Upper register: the partials crowd together, so hear the pitch first and keep the air fast.
About this note
A4 is 2nd position on the 8th partial. A short move out from 1st position. This partial sits in tune at the standard spot, so it is a good note to check your positions against. Upper register: the partials crowd together, so hear the pitch first and keep the air fast.
- Primary fingering: 2nd position
- Written pitch: A4
- Sounding frequency: 440.00 Hz
- Harmonic partial: 8 — the valves set the tube length, but your air and embouchure select the partial.
Alternate fingerings for A4
- 4th position (9th partial): 4th position. Same pitch on the 9th 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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