Trombone
F4 on the Trombone
Written F4. Tap the diagram to hear it.
F4
6th partialBeginner note
F4 is 1st position on the 6th partial. The slide is all the way in — closed, but not slammed against the stops. 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
F4 is 1st position on the 6th partial. The slide is all the way in — closed, but not slammed against the stops. 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: 1st position
- Written pitch: F4
- Sounding frequency: 349.23 Hz
- Harmonic partial: 6 — the valves set the tube length, but your air and embouchure select the partial.
Alternate fingerings for F4
- 4th position (7th partial): 4th position. On the 7th partial, which sits well flat: bring the slide in noticeably from the normal 4th position. Used for smooth slurs in fast passages.
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