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Enharmonic exchange means changing a note's representation without altering its pitch. Although theoretically often incorrect, it is quite common to simplify notation to reduce double flats and double sharps as well as preventing E# and Cb. However, sometimes using enharmonic exchange simplifies notation.

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If the Ab in the second bar were enharmonized to a G# it becomes clear that the two voices are meant to be played in thirds.

 

Almost every note (except Ab/G#) can be 'spelled' three ways:

B#

C

Dbb

B##

C#

Db

C##

D

Ebb

D#

Eb

Fbb

D##

E

Fbb

E#

F

Gbb

E##

F#

Gb

F##

G

Abb

Gis

As

 

G##

A

Bbb

A#

Bb

Cbb

A##

B

Cb

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Use primary enharmonization with shortcut <x> or the the note-properties menu

Secondary enharmonization can be obtained using <alt-shift-x>

To force a specific representation use the accidental-menu.

 

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