Mike Knudsen said:

> Finally, while anyone should know that A-sharp is B-flat (A# == Bb),
> I usually prefer to say Bb rather than A#, since in most keys it really
> is Bb.  This should be kept in mind when notating barrel organ scales
> whose natural key is Bb or Eb (not A# or D#).

Interestingly, in the fair organ world, the pitch of a pipe is always
called the sharp not the flat, regardless of the actualities.  I don't
know why, it just is.  Perhaps someone could enlighten us.  This, of
course, goes against what Mike says about barrel organ scales.

Phil Benson