Trombone
E♭4 on the Trombone
Written E♭4. Tap the diagram to hear it.
E♭4
6th partialBeginner note
E♭4 is 3rd position on the 6th partial. Just before the bell. The 6th partial runs a touch sharp, so let the slide out slightly. This is the heart of the trombone's range, where most band parts sit.
About this note
E♭4 is 3rd position on the 6th partial. Just before the bell. The 6th partial runs a touch sharp, so let the slide out slightly. This is the heart of the trombone's range, where most band parts sit.
- Primary fingering: 3rd position
- Written pitch: E♭4
- Sounding frequency: 311.13 Hz
- Harmonic partial: 6 — the valves set the tube length, but your air and embouchure select the partial.
Alternate fingerings for E♭4
- 6th position (7th partial): 6th position. On the 7th partial, which sits well flat: bring the slide in noticeably from the normal 6th position. Used for smooth slurs in fast passages.
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