Now we will learn how to read accidentals in music notation.
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This note would be called G sharp, which is a half step higher than G.
A Half Step is the same as a Minor 2nd, or a Semitone.
![](/files/tutorials/notation/reading_bass_clef/bass_g_sharp.jpg)
This note would be called E flat which is a half step lower than E.
![](/files/tutorials/notation/reading_bass_clef/bass_e_flat.jpg)
When reading music, the accidental goes in front of the note.
![](/files/tutorials/notation/reading_bass_clef/bass_e_flat.jpg)
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