How do the flats and sharps fit in? Just put one in front of a note. For instance, G# (G sharp)



and Ab (A flat)



Note letters are useful for talking about music, but for playing, thinking about note names slows you down. When you are learning to play your instrument, when you see a note, think about fingering, not the name of the note. When you see the next note move a step up, think about your fingering stepping up, not the name of the note.

If this seems a little confusing to you, again, just be patient. The more you play on your instrument, the clearer it will all become.