In the end, the best slide position chart is found in your own ear through a process of trial and error. You can then find the exact position of each note by descending chromatically through the positions. Here are a few thoughts on slide positions. The slide positions indicated are simply a guideline, and should be looked at in a relative sense with your ear as the final arbitor. More skilful players develop their range but generally the highest note at Grade 8 is a top Bb. With just the open notes, you are limited to what you can play. The main open notes (listed from lowest to highest) are Pedal Bb, Bb, F, Bb, D, F, Ab and top Bb. 5th Position: (C#) Wrist just past the bell by about 2 inches. Trombone Slide Positions. 2nd Position: Lowers the pitch by a semitone, 3rd Position: Lowers the pitch by 2 semitones (a tone), 4th Position: Lowers the pitch by 3 semitones (a minor 3rd), 5th Position: Lowers the pitch by 4 Semitones (a major 3rd), 6th Position: Lowers the pitch by 5 semitones (a perfect 4th), 7th Position: Lowers the pitch by 6 semitones (an augmented 4th). Why Play the Trombone? This is why the notes F# and G are played in shorter positions to compensate for the tuning. �rMjzr��_9Ⳝ��e��|Պe"g��r�b���gJ��*���4�z�R�\��Ǻ ����� Artists proudly use Denis Wick products exclusively in their daily performance and teaching. Although the tenor trombone doesn't have valves like a trumpet, it can still play a fully chromatic scale of about 2 and a half octaves. It may be purchased from any good music dealer such as Hickey's Music Center in Ithaca, NY (an excellent online music resource). The Vandoren Artist family is comprised of some of the finest woodwind performers and educators from around the world. The F attachment can replace 6th position (low C) which is very useful for younger players who can't reach this far. The positions marked #2nd and #3rd are to be played slightly shorter. The charts below give positions for notes for the "straight" tenor trombone in B flat (a trombone with no valves), notes which can be played on the "F attachment" (a trombone with a single valve) and the F/D attachment for bass trombone (a bass trombone with two valves in which a low "D" is the fundamental note in first position). Some trombones have a trigger which is referred to as an F attachment and replaces 6th position. Charts and positions don’t give the full story. This is marked by #3 (F#) and #2 (G) or some times marked as +2 and +3. Make sure the note F (4th line bass clef) is in tune by using the tuning slide at the back of the trombone. Learn The Proper Slide Positions For Trombone. By extending the slide you lower the pitch of each open note. The best way to keep your slide in good condition is to wipe clean the inner slide with a cloth removing any old dirt and grime. the BUZZ to This is the slide position chart for a standard straight tenor trombone – without an F attachment trigger. This chart (chart # 1) along with a second chart (chart #2) by Dr. Faisst which builds a chromatic scale from the overtone series for each position, can be downloaded free of charge (PDF format) by clicking the links below: For bass trombonists wanting a slide position chart which gives positions for various tunings of the bass trombone (including various in-line and dependent configurations) I refer you to the "New Method for the Modern Bass Trombone" by Eliezer Aharoni, Bass Trombonist of the Jerusalem Radio Symphony Orchestra (published by Noga Music, catalog number 00175). View all Denis Wick Artists. All rights reserved. The Denis Wick Ambassador roster is comprised of world-class professional performers, educators, and clinicians, showcasing some of the very best talents from all across the United States. View all Denis Wick Ambassadors. Renting a Trombone . Vandoren Artists can be heard with world-class orchestras and chamber groups, in jazz clubs and theaters, on award winning recordings, or found at universities educating the next wave of promising musicians. STANDARD STRAIGHT TROMBONE SLIDE POSITION CHART From “Trombone Tips for Players & Students“ NorlanBewley.com. These are the same notes as the harmonic series that a bugle plays. The first charts were created by Dr. Jurgen Faisst and shows a trombone slide and the location of positions for notes for the open, F and D valved trombone.