Feb 4, 2015 · So if a note sounding like a C needs to be played, it can't just be written as a C, because the player would automatically sharpen it, to play C#. So there are two ways to write …

Jul 4, 2015 · Note: For the sake of discussion, I'm limiting myself here to equal temperaments, which is the most common way of tuning keyboards. Other systems exist, of course, but would …

In guitar or generally in any musical instruments, what is the difference between sharp notes & flat notes? For example : Are A♯ & B♭ the same? And are C♯ & D♭ the same? …

Mar 31, 2015 · Why do we need key signatures such as E♯, B♯, C♭, and F♭? Take a look at the scales for E♯ and B♯: E♯ has 4 sharps and 4 double sharps. The key of F is exactly the same, …

Aug 30, 2022 · I'm aware why E and B sharp don't exist but apparently they exist in music theory because of functional differences that may occur. If they don't exist on instruments, why do …

In the key of C sharp minor, the tonic chord is C sharp, E, G sharp. You write it as C E G without the sharps because the sharps are already in the key signature. To turn it into a major chord …

May 28, 2023 · Is this statement correct? In my example of the F major staff, why isn't it more logical to write the "natural" (white) B note as a B sharp, to show that it is outside the F major …

Aug 10, 2023 · B -> H B♭ -> B I have heard that this is due to mistake in interpreting messy sheet notes, as ♭ is close to b and ♯ resembles H. The story goes that a musical scholar thought that …

Jan 16, 2017 · 21 A natural sign always completely cancels any accidental that may be or have been on a note, and the note is played natural. A G natural that comes after a G# is played as …

Jan 16, 2021 · Go down by one semitone, the notes in that become flats. Is this right? If not, when can you tell if a certain note becomes sharp or flat? Example scenario: If the current note is A# …