Trombone
B4 on the Trombone
Written B4. Tap the diagram to hear it.
B4
9th partial
B4 is 2nd position on the 9th partial. A short move out from 1st position. The 9th partial runs a touch sharp, so let the slide out slightly. Upper register: the partials crowd together, so hear the pitch first and keep the air fast.
About this note
B4 is 2nd position on the 9th partial. A short move out from 1st position. The 9th partial runs a touch sharp, so let the slide out slightly. Upper register: the partials crowd together, so hear the pitch first and keep the air fast.
- Primary fingering: 2nd position
- Written pitch: B4
- Sounding frequency: 493.88 Hz
- Harmonic partial: 9 — the valves set the tube length, but your air and embouchure select the partial.
Alternate fingerings for B4
- 4th position (10th partial): 4th position. Same pitch on the 10th 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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