#Bass trombone position charts for triggers series

Trombone harmonic series can be divided into two. The first two notes form an octave, followed by a perfect fifth, a perfect fourth, a major third, a minor third, a major second, and so on. When a trombone player extends the slide, the pitch gets lower. This allows the player to play 6th position notes in 1st, and 7th position notes in 2nd. Kbiggs Posts: 929 Joined: Sat 5:46 pm Location: Vancouver WA. On the 1st slide position chart of a trombone, you can see the notes: Bb1, Bb2, F3, Bb3, D4, F4, Bb4, and so on, where the numbers indicate the octave. If you’d like to help with this mission, send me your recommendations on the kind of material you’d like to see here. The attachment makes the instrument the equivalent of 5 positions longer when the trigger is activated. The Slide Position Charts listed below are part of my intent to build a comprehensive library of articles, tips, and resources for the trombone and low brass artist, teacher, and student. The notes that are commonly played in each position without any attachments engaged are as follows:ĥ:ğ#2/Gb2Ĝ#3/Db3 G#3/Ab3ĝ#4/Eb4Ě#4/Bb4 The top line is valid for all tenor and bass trombones, the second line for all bass trombones and tenor trombones with an F-attachment, and the last line is only for bass trombones. This slide position chart shows where the bar of the outer slide should be in each position. The Low Brass Player's Guide to Doubling, published by Mountain Peak Music. F (flat whole step fifth valve) F (major third fifth valve) Additional charts and related materials for these and other low brass instruments can be found in Dr. These are the fundamental notes and positions you need to learn. CC (flat whole step fifth valve) CC (major third fifth valve) E-Flat.