Slide positions one through seven for the tenor trombone, including the F attachment.
The Trombone is non-transposing: it reads and sounds at concert pitch, in bass clef. This chart covers 49 notes, B1 to F5. Note: V = F-attachment engaged. Δ = Both valves engaged (if applicable).
The chart
Every note with its slide position, one to seven.
Octave 1 · B1 to B1 (1 fingering)
B1
Pedal register with trigger.
V2, Δ4
Octave 2 · C2 to B2 (12 fingerings)
C2
Pedal register with trigger.
V1, Δ3
C#2
Pedal register with double trigger.
Δ2
D2
Pedal register with double trigger.
Δ1
Eb2
F-attachment.
V6
E2
2nd partial or F- attachment.
7, V2
F2
2nd partial or F- attachment.
6, V2
F#2
2nd partial or F- attachment.
5, V1
G2
2nd partial.
4
Ab2
2nd partial.
3
A2
2nd partial.
2
Bb2
2nd partial (fundamental).
1
B2
3rd partial.
7, Δ4
Octave 3 · C3 to B3 (17 fingerings)
C3
3rd partial.
6, V6
C#3
3rd partial.
5, V5
D3
3rd partial.
4, V4
Eb3
3rd partial.
3, V3
E3
1. 3rd partial.
2, V2
E3
2. Avoids 2nd when coming from 7th.
7
F3
1. 3rd partial.
1, V1
F3
2. Avoids 1st from low register.
6
F#3
4th partial.
5, V1
G3
1. 4th partial.
4, V6
G3
2. In passages from low register.
7
Ab3
4th partial.
3, V5
A3
1. 4th partial.
2, V4
A3
2. When 2nd occupied.
6
Bb3
1. 4th partial.
1, V3
Bb3
2. Avoids 1st in tenor clef passages.
6
B3
5th partial.
4, V2
Octave 4 · C4 to B4 (13 fingerings)
C4
5th partial.
3, V1
C#4
5th partial.
2, 7
D4
1. 5th partial.
1, 6
D4
2. Slightly flat vs 1st.
4
Eb4
6th partial.
3, 5
E4
1. 6th partial.
2, 4
F4
6th partial.
1, 3
F#4
6th partial.
2
G4
6th partial.
1
Ab4
7th partial (slightly flat, lip up).
3, 7
A4
7th partial (adjust intonation).
2, 6
Bb4
7th partial (slightly flat, adjust embouchure).
1, 5
B4
7th partial.
4
Octave 5 · C5 to F5 (6 fingerings)
C5
7th partial.
3
C#5
7th partial.
2
D5
7th partial.
1
Eb5
8th partial.
short 6
E5
8th partial.
short 5
F5
8th partial.
short 4, 8
Alternate fingerings
6 notes carry more than one published fingering on the Trombone. Each option is shown in the chart above with the reason to choose it: E3, F3, G3, A3, Bb3, D4.
Questions
What are all the notes on the Trombone?
This chart lists every note on the Trombone from B1 to F5 — 49 fingerings across 5 octaves: octave 1 (1), octave 2 (12), octave 3 (17), octave 4 (13), octave 5 (6). Each note is shown with a diagram and the written-out fingering.
How do you read this chart?
Each card shows one written note, a diagram of what to press, and the same fingering written out underneath so it can be read aloud or copied.
How does the Trombone transpose?
The Trombone is non-transposing: it reads and sounds at concert pitch, in bass clef.
What is the range of the Trombone?
This chart runs from B1 to F5.
Which Trombone notes have alternate fingerings?
6 notes carry more than one published fingering: E3, F3, G3, A3, Bb3, D4. The chart shows each option with the reason to choose it.
