Trombone
C5 on the Trombone
Written C5. Tap the diagram to hear it.
C5 is 1st position on the 9th partial. The slide is all the way in — closed, but not slammed against the stops. 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
C5 is 1st position on the 9th partial. The slide is all the way in — closed, but not slammed against the stops. 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: 1st position
- Written pitch: C5
- Sounding frequency: 523.25 Hz
- Harmonic partial: 9 — the valves set the tube length, but your air and embouchure select the partial.
Alternate fingerings for C5
- 3rd position (10th partial): 3rd 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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