Enharmonics and Accidentals

What is an enharmonic in music?

• Two notes that sound the same but are written with different note names.

• When a note is out of tune.

• When you touch the string to get a ringing note.

What is the enharmonic note for C?

Hint: Enharmonic notes sound the same but are written with a different note name.

• Cb

• Bx (double sharp)

• B#

• C#

What is the enharmonic for A?

• Hb

• A#

• Ab

• Gx (double sharp)

What does this symbol mean in music?

Hint: It's a type of accidental.

• Double Sharp

• Double Flat

• Sharpie

• Flat

What does a double sharp do to a pitch?

• Lowers it by 1 half step.

• Raises it by 1 half step.

• Raises it by 2 half steps.

• Lowers by 2 half steps.

What does a double flat do to a pitch?

• Raises it by 2 half steps.

• Lowers it by 2 half steps.

• Lowers it by 1 half step.

• Raises it by 1 half step.