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%	Sharp
%%	Double sharp
<	Flat
<<	Double flat
*	Natural
,% , <	Accidental above or below the note
@% @ <	1/4 step alteration of pitch
_% _ <	3/4 step alteration of pitch

B. Key & Time Signatures

.c C or "common" time
_c Barred C or "cut" time
#d 4 #a b8 Time Signatures with two numbers
#d 4 (or other number) Time signature with single number
#d ,' ? Time signature: 4 over quarter note
#c , ' d Time signature: 3 over 8th note
%% < << # d% Key signatures

Examples:

(the space between is mandatory in some countries)

%% # f8 Two sharps, six-eight time

<< <# c8 Three flats, three-eight time

#d <# ab 8 Four flats, twelve-eight time

#e %. c Five sharps, common time

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Table 3

Accidentals, Key & Time Signatures

A. Accidentals

B. Key & Time Signatures

Examples:

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