Trombone
E3 on the Trombone
Written E3. Tap the diagram to hear it.
E3
3rd partialBeginner note
E3 is 2nd position on the 3rd partial. A short move out from 1st position. The 3rd partial runs a touch sharp, so let the slide out slightly. Low register: keep the air slow and wide and the jaw dropped.
About this note
E3 is 2nd position on the 3rd partial. A short move out from 1st position. The 3rd partial runs a touch sharp, so let the slide out slightly. Low register: keep the air slow and wide and the jaw dropped.
- Primary fingering: 2nd position
- Written pitch: E3
- Sounding frequency: 164.81 Hz
- Harmonic partial: 3 — the valves set the tube length, but your air and embouchure select the partial.
Alternate fingerings for E3
- 7th position (4th partial): 7th position. Same pitch on the 4th 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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