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Sharp sign # - What does it mean?

In the example below F – G are two different sounds, each represented by a

different letter of the alphabet.

Unlike E – F, G – F has a stepping stone between the two sounds. The stepping

stone is called a semitone. The sound is higher than F but not as high as G. We

call it F#.

F F# G

Open Fret Fret Fret

string 1 2 3

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