Accidentals

Accidentals

1. Symbols which modify the sound of music notes

   • Sharp
     • Highers in pitch by one semitone
   • Flat
     • Lowers in pitch by one semitone
   • Natural
     • Cancels previous accidentals

2. Types of accidentals

   • Casual accidentals
     • They are located on the left of a note and their effect is maintined for a whole bar.
   • Typical system
     • They are located in the key signature, at the beginning of the staff. Their effect is maintained for the whole musical piece.

3. Scale distances

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