#Trombone position chart low notes series

#Trombone position chart low notes series

Thats when I play both Bb and C in 6th position.įourth time I start the 16th notes series with a Bb on the seventh position. Third time I try to remove the fast slide movements with a factitious note for Bb in sixth position. Second time i play the Bb in first and the C in sixth which is hard, and needs a fast slide. I use the trigger for the C which makes it easy.

I'm trying to do this whole pattern at tempo 104.įirst time I play the pattern I only use first position. Finally I land on a sustained Bb on the first position. Two half notes followed by eight 16th notes. After this I play a pattern of alternating Bb's and C's. I dont move the slide, I only use my lips to change between these notes. I start on a lipped Bb and then I raise a semitone to the normal B in seventh position. Then I play the same two notes using only the seventh position. I'm starting on the trigger and play two normal notes Bb-B (I use T3-T2 on the trigger). I decided to use this horn anyway so you could compare the 'factitious-notes-pattern' and 'lipped-notes-pattern' to the normal way of using the F-valve to play fast passages like this. An example almost as the one above.Īs you can see I have a F-valve so I really do not have to do this on this horn. Here you can watch a video where I show how I practice the Bb on fake positions. Most common position for every note within the normal register wich is also good information. This is a link to another position-chart, but this one does not show the complete set of alternate positions. Low notes are especiallyĭifficult on a small trombone with a small mouthpiece and certainly not for an intermediate player with this equipment. The G is a lot moreĭifficult than the Ab just above and therefore is not usually demanded of an intermediate player. The internet all over.This chart (below) covers the common register on the tenor trombone and is what is demanded of an intermediate tromboneplayer with exception of the lowest note (G) in the fourth position in this diagram. I have also added a chart covering the high register further down on the page for the player who has searched I will add a more complete chart later with this information. There are some general rules about adjustments though. The correction depends on the instrument, the mouthpiece, the one playing and the I should add that there are no fixed positions on the trombone so there have to be small adjustments done The Ab on first position is avoided as it is not possible to play in If you’d like to help with this mission, send me your recommendations on the kind of material you’d like to see here.1) I add this position chart for the ones that need them. It is my intent to build here a comprehensive library of articles, tips, and resources for the trombone and low brass artist, teacher, and student. But as the artistic performance of these three instruments share much common ground, you’ll find some cross-over of tips, advice, and music resources. As the trombone is a member of the low brass family of musical instruments that encompasses the trombone, euphonium, and tuba, the links in this section focus on the tuba. My mission in providing this information is to assist everyone involved and interested in Low Brass improve their musical performance, skills, and opportunities. Other articles and resources help the beginning trombone student, more advanced students and established players develop their mastery of the instrument and further enjoy their performance. Several resources are oriented towards the student and player: history of the trombone, choosing the right trombone for you, tips for trombone players and so on.