Trombone
D♭4 on the Trombone
Written D♭4. Tap the diagram to hear it.
D♭4
5th partialBeginner note
D♭4 is 2nd position on the 5th partial. A short move out from 1st position. 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
D♭4 is 2nd position on the 5th partial. A short move out from 1st position. 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: 2nd position
- Written pitch: D♭4
- Sounding frequency: 277.18 Hz
- Harmonic partial: 5 — the valves set the tube length, but your air and embouchure select the partial.
Alternate fingerings for D♭4
- 5th position (6th partial): 5th 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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