

Note: Like other accidents, the natural sign only has power within the same bar.Insert Accented Characters with ASCII CodesĪnd what use would we be if we didn't show you the geekiest way of all? If you're going to be using a lot of accented characters-especially the same characters over and over-it might be worth your time to learn a few ASCII codes. To cancel an accident in the key signature: To cancel an accident within a bar (highlighted in red): Natural Signįinally, there is a sign that cancels the flat and sharp accidents, the so-called “ natural“. It indicates that you must go up two semitones. Double SharpĪlthough it has nothing to do with the sharp sign, this is the double sharp. When you see it, instead of going down one semitone (flat) go down two. In addition to sharps and flats we have other changes that may eventually appear: Double Flat

We will talk more about them when we explain the beats and times in sheet music. Note: Bar is the space between two vertical bars | |. Remember: The alterations only have power in the bar in which they are inserted! The logic is the same for flats. Pay close attention to just one detail, this “#” is for the whole bar! Therefore, if you have another C in the same bar, it will also be sharp (although it is not indicated). In this case, the application is quite obvious, a sharp next to the note C indicates that you should play C#.

In addition to the accidents that are on the key signature, the composer may add other alterations ( flats or sharps) throughout the score.
