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Trombone Position Chart
Slide position chart for the tenor trombone in B♭, from low E (E2) to high B♭ (B♭4). First position is fully closed (slide in), seventh position is fully extended. The trombone sounds as written and reads bass clef. Tap a note name to hear its pitch.
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Tap a note name to hear its concert pitch.
Click a note on the staff to see its fingering. The ← → keys also move between notes.
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Written note ｜ Slide position
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Frequently asked questions
How many slide positions does a trombone have?
Seven. First is closest to you and seventh is fully extended; adjacent positions are a semitone apart. With an F attachment (trigger) the sixth- and seventh-position notes can be played closer in.
How do I find the exact slide positions?
First: slide fully in. Third: just short of the bell rim. Fourth: at the bell rim. Beyond that, listen and let your arm memorise the distances.
Is the trombone a transposing instrument?
In bass clef it is written at concert pitch. In British brass bands it is written in treble clef as a B♭ instrument, sounding a major ninth lower than written.
When should I use an alternate position?
When it shortens the slide movement between neighbouring notes or helps intonation. The first position listed for each note is the standard one; the rest are alternates.
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