[Trombone-l] High and Low notes...

[Tom Izzo]

Hi all,


--- On Thu, 6/11/09, Jeff Bowlsby <jeff.bowlsby at sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> All kidding aside, this was a real
> question...:)

OK

>  
> The best terminology I have seen so far is 'superharmonic'
> and 'subharmonic' notes/tones.  Referring to the notes
> above and below the harmonic range of the trombone.
>  
> Got anything better?
>  

Well, I have always called the notes between low E & pedal Bb for non attachment Tenors: "induced tones". They are "theoretically" present & most of us can play them to varying degrees. As far as above? There is NO top end of the harmonic series for any brass instrument! The "highest" note is the limitation of the player only. The instrument has no limitation!!! That's like my students who say their trombones are bass clef only. NAWW No instrument is regulated to only one clef, it's the player who may limit himself or herself, not the instrument.

Tom


Tom Izzo
Principal Trombonist, Bristol Renaissance Faire;
Bass Trombonist, West Suburban Symphony Orchestra;
Founding Director, The Naperville Area Trombone Ensemble;
Alto/Tenor/Bass/Contrabass Trombones, Tubas, Euphonium, Bass Trumpet, Electric Bass, Timpani & Percussion.
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