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Printable Trombone Slide Position & Harmonic Master Chart
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Trombone 1–7 Slide Positions & Natural Harmonic Series Master Chart
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● 1. Slide Displacement Kinematics (Positions 1–7)
Full Closed Axial Column Length: 2.700 metersI Pos
0.0cm
Closed Home
II Pos
+8.2cm
~2 Fingers Width
III Pos
+17.0cm
Just Inside Bell Rim
IV Pos
+26.3cm
Past Bell Rim
V Pos
+35.9cm
Comfortable Extension
VI Pos
+50.1cm
Arm Fully Extended
VII Pos
+61.5cm
Fingertip Limit
● 2. Harmonic Series Resonance Matrix across 1–7 Positions
Notation Standard: [ 0 = Equal Temperament Center ]| Harmonic Partial | 1st (B♭) | 2nd (A) | 3rd (A♭) | 4th (G) | 5th (G♭) | 6th (F) | 7th (E) | Just Intonation Tuning Rules |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Partial (High Octave) | B♭4 (466.2) | A4 (440.0) | A♭4 (415.3) | G4 (392.0) | F♯4 (370.0) | F4 (349.2) | E4 (329.6) | Standard lock0 cents offset · Pure octave lock identical in equal and just intonation. |
| 7th Partial (Natural 7th) | A♭4* (415.3) | G4* (392.0) | F♯4* (370.0) | F4* (349.2) | E4* (329.6) | E♭4* (311.1) | D4* (293.7) | Pull in 4cm-31 cents (Extremely flat) · Avoid or pull slide inward 4–5cm. |
| 6th Partial (Fifth Harmonic) | F4 (349.2) | E4 (329.6) | E♭4 (311.1) | D4 (293.7) | D♭4 (277.2) | C4 (261.6) | B3 (246.9) | Push out 2mm+2 cents slightly sharp · Bright tone. Push slide out 2mm. |
| 5th Partial (Major 3rd) | D4 (293.7) | D♭4 (277.2) | C4 (261.6) | B3 (246.9) | B♭3 (233.1) | A3 (220.0) | A♭3 (207.7) | Pull in 2cm-14 cents flat · Must pull slide in ~2cm to match equal temperament piano. |
| 4th Partial (Middle Root) | B♭3 (233.1) | A3 (220.0) | A♭3 (207.7) | G3 (196.0) | F♯3 (185.0) | F3 (174.6) | E3 (164.8) | Standard lock0 cents offset · The core tonal register of the brass choir. |
| 3rd Partial (Perfect 5th) | F3 (174.6) | E3 (164.8) | E♭3 (155.6) | D3 (146.8) | D♭3 (138.6) | C3 (130.8) | B2 (123.5) | Extend 2mm+2 cents slightly sharp · Orchestral tuning anchor. Lower 2mm to eliminate beating. |
| 2nd Partial (Full Tube Root) | B♭2 (116.5) | A2 (110.0) | A♭2 (103.8) | G2 (98.0) | F♯2 (92.5) | F2 (87.3) | E2 (82.4) | Standard lock0 cents offset · Warm golden resonance with minimal acoustic impedance. |
| 1st Partial (Pedal Tones) | B♭1 (58.3) | A1 (55.0) | A♭1 (51.9) | G1 (49.0) | F♯1 (46.2) | F1 (43.7) | E1 (41.2) | Relax embouchure0 cents · Full column fundamental. Relax embouchure and blow deep air. |
● 3. F-Attachment Valve Alternate Positions
Added Valve Column Length: +91.5 cm (F Main Loop)T1 Pos
0.0cm (Closed)
F2 (87.3Hz)
Substitutes for long 6th position F2/C3 without reaching.
T2 Pos
+10.4cm
E2 (82.4Hz)
Wider than standard 2nd position due to increased tube length.
T3 Pos
+21.5cm
E♭2 (77.8Hz)
Outer slide extends ~5cm beyond the bell rim.
T4 Pos
+33.2cm
D2 (73.4Hz)
Vital transition hub for fast low passage execution.
T5 Pos
+46.1cm
D♭2 (69.3Hz)
Near the limit of standard 6th position.
T6 Pos (Limit)
+60.0cm
C2 (65.4Hz)
Note: Slide has only 6 full positions with F-attachment; low B1 is absent.
● 4. Dual-Clef Rapid Mental Conversion Anchors (Bass & Tenor Clef)
Middle C4 (c1 / 261.6 Hz)
Bass Clef: 1st ledger line above
Tenor Clef: 4th line (Center focal)
Optimal: 3rd Pos (Primary) / 6th Pos
High F4 (f1 / 349.2 Hz)
Bass Clef: Space above 2nd ledger line
Tenor Clef: 1st space above staff (above 5th line)
Optimal: 1st Pos (6th Harmonic) / 6th Pos (8th Harmonic)
Transition D3 (d / 146.8 Hz)
Bass Clef: 3rd line
Tenor Clef: 1st line
Optimal: 4th Pos (Open 3rd Harmonic)
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