Trombone
E4 on the Trombone
Written E4. Tap the diagram to hear it.
E4
6th partialBeginner note
E4 is 2nd position on the 6th partial. A short move out from 1st position. 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
E4 is 2nd position on the 6th partial. A short move out from 1st position. 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: 2nd position
- Written pitch: E4
- Sounding frequency: 329.63 Hz
- Harmonic partial: 6 — the valves set the tube length, but your air and embouchure select the partial.
Alternate fingerings for E4
- 5th position (7th partial): 5th position. On the 7th partial, which sits well flat: bring the slide in noticeably from the normal 5th position. Used for smooth slurs in fast passages.
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