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The Trombone Grid ©2000

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The Trombone Grid is a representation of where the pitches exist on the trombone in relation to their slide positions. 

  1. The range of notes was chosen for the convenience of my students (primarily consisting of beginners.)
  2. Fourth position on the grid is highlighted to correspond with the background image. This position relates to the bell of the horn and is a common reference point used to determine other slide positions.
  3. The notes in each partial (or "row") are displayed at a downward angle. This is an appropriate angle in which to hold the instrument (as shown in the background image.)
  4. The pitches are spaced vertically to correspond to each other chromatically. For example: B in 7th position is vertically higher than B-flat in 1st position. F in 6th position is equal in vertical height to F in 1st position.
  5. The partial located second from the top of the grid (the "row" of notes starting with A-flat in 1st position) is off center with the slide positions. This is to emphasize that these pitches are not in tune with the "typical" slide positions and must be played "higher-up" the slide.
  6. The pitches that are "faded out" are considered alternate position pitches, which are not as commonly used.
  7. The pitches that are darkened are the most commonly used and show the chromatic path of the trombone.


The Trombone Grid Work-Board uses the same design as The Trombone Grid but leaves the note names blank. This is a utilitarian teaching tool to display individual notes, scales, intervals, exercises and more!


Current Design:

Both The Trombone Grid and The Trombone Grid Work-Board are 17 in. x 22 in. laminated color posters in a wood frame.


Ideal Design:

A "white board" surface would increase durability and ease of erasing. A larger dimension could allow the inclusion of musical notation. One or more staves could be added below the grid but must be sufficient in size to allow clear musical notation using markers.


The visual aspect of The Trombone Grid allows students to learn the locations of notes on the trombone with the same ease as that of the piano keyboard.

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