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A Guide to Music Flats
If Sharps go up, Flats go down. In this lesson, we learn how to "lower the pitch" and find the 5 Flat keys on the piano.
What is a Flat?
In music, a Flat simply means to go DOWN in pitch. It lowers the note.
The 'b' symbol stands for Flat.
Finding the 5 Flats
Just like sharps, the black keys are also our flats. To find a flat, start on the white key and move left.
To find D-Flat (Db), start at D and go left to the black key.
There are 5 flats: Db, Eb, Gb, Ab, Bb.
The Exceptions: Notes Without Flats
Some white keys don't have a black key to their immediate left. Look at C and F.
Technically, Cb is the B key, and Fb is the E key. But for now, focus on the 5 black keys.
A Peek into Advanced Theory
You might notice something weird. The black key for C# is the SAME key for Db.
How can one key have two names? This is called an Enharmonic Equivalent.
Quick Review
- Flat (b): Lowers pitch. Moves LEFT on the piano.
- The 5 Flats: Db, Eb, Gb, Ab, Bb.
- Visuals: Look for the black key to the left of the white note.
Your Musical Adventure Continues!
You now know both Sharps and Flats. You have the full map of the keyboard.
But the mystery of the double-named keys remains... are you ready to solve it?
📜 Side Quest Board
Wait, C# is the same as Db? How does that work? Uncover the secret identities.
Learn why some notes travel with dual call signs.
Mini Games
SYLBiT: Flat Tracker
Training Manual
• Flat ID: Finds the target black key (e.g. Find Gb3).
• Flatten It: We show a white key (e.g. G). You click the FLAT version (Left Black Key).
• Tip: Flats always go down (Left).
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