Trombone
D♭5 on the Trombone
Written D♭5. Tap the diagram to hear it.
D♭5
10th partial
D♭5 is 2nd position on the 10th partial. A short move out from 1st position. The 10th partial sits flat, so bring the slide in a little from the standard spot. This is the top of a typical school part; build up to it with lip slurs rather than pressure.
About this note
D♭5 is 2nd position on the 10th partial. A short move out from 1st position. The 10th partial sits flat, so bring the slide in a little from the standard spot. This is the top of a typical school part; build up to it with lip slurs rather than pressure.
- Primary fingering: 2nd position
- Written pitch: D♭5
- Sounding frequency: 554.37 Hz
- Harmonic partial: 10 — the valves set the tube length, but your air and embouchure select the partial.
Alternate fingerings for D♭5
- 5th position (12th partial): 5th position. Same pitch on the 12th 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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