Trombone
E5 on the Trombone
Written E5. Tap the diagram to hear it.
E5
12th partial
E5 is 2nd position on the 12th partial. A short move out from 1st position. The 12th partial runs a touch sharp, so let the slide out slightly. This is the top of a typical school part; build up to it with lip slurs rather than pressure.
About this note
E5 is 2nd position on the 12th partial. A short move out from 1st position. The 12th partial runs a touch sharp, so let the slide out slightly. 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: E5
- Sounding frequency: 659.26 Hz
- Harmonic partial: 12 — the valves set the tube length, but your air and embouchure select the partial.
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