Trombone
B3 on the Trombone
Written B3. Tap the diagram to hear it.
B3
5th partialBeginner note
B3 is 4th position on the 5th partial. About level with the edge of the bell. The 5th partial sits flat, so bring the slide in a little from the standard spot. This is the heart of the trombone's range, where most band parts sit.
About this note
B3 is 4th position on the 5th partial. About level with the edge of the bell. The 5th partial sits flat, so bring the slide in a little from the standard spot. This is the heart of the trombone's range, where most band parts sit.
- Primary fingering: 4th position
- Written pitch: B3
- Sounding frequency: 246.94 Hz
- Harmonic partial: 5 — the valves set the tube length, but your air and embouchure select the partial.
Alternate fingerings for B3
- 7th position (6th partial): 7th position. Same pitch on the 6th 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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