Note Names in Other Languages
The letter names of the notes A-G which we use in English have different names in other languages. You might see these names written in an instrumental or orchestral score.
In particular, watch out for the German note name “B” which is Bb in English!
| A | La |
| B | Si, H (German) |
| Bb | B, (German) |
| C | Do |
| D | Re |
| E | Mi |
| F | Fa |
| G | Sol |
| Sharp | Dièse, -is (e.g. “Cis”=C#) |
| Flat | Bemolle, bemol, -s (e.g. “Es”=Eb) |