What does a flat sign (b) do to a note? (1 point)
raises the note by one half step
lowers the note by one half step
cancels the previous accidental
lowers the note by one whole step
Answer: Sharps, flats, or naturals are called accidentals. A sharp raises the pitch of a tone a half step or one fret. A flat lowers the pitch of a tone a half step.