We know what Sharps and Flats are – not let’s decode Double Sharps and Double Flats. Look at the picture below:

The Double Sharp is the “X” symbol next to the quarter note. The “bb” symbol is the double flat. Basically, instead of going up or down one half step – you simply go up or down 2 half steps (Also known as a “Whole Tone” or “Whole Note“)

Why use Double Sharps and Double Flats?

Accidentals (sharps and flats) are a pain to write out, and read! So using these allow you to keep the music less cluttered and easier to interpret!