Module V
Bb major first — the horn’s home key. Each scale drawn as a path through the grid, with and without the F.
root
scale
practice
B♭,
1·p2
C
6·p3
D
4·p3
E♭
3·p3
F
1·p3
G
4·p4
A
2·p4
B♭
1·p4
Watch the position numbers as the scale climbs — that is the path through the grid. Bb major sits beautifully because its notes fall into easy, close positions; that is exactly why it is the trombone’s home key. Toggle the F attachment to see how it can smooth out the low end.