What are Sharps and Flats?

In the following video clip, Michael demonstrates what sharps and flats look like on the piano.

When we add a sharp to a note, we raise it by a half step. On the piano, this means playing one step to the right of the note.

When we add a flat to a note, we lower it by a half step. On the piano, this means playing one step to the left of the note.

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