Question: How do you play a note with both sharp and flat symbols in front of it?
– Richard (Singapore)
Albert’s reply: There shouldn’t be a note with both sharp and flat signs simultaneously – this is a contradiction in terms.
It is possible to have, say, a C-flat and C-sharp at the same time, but these are two distinct notes that require two noteheads:
I’m guessing that your question involves such a case.
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