No, sharp is not an F, but E sharp (E#) is enharmonically equivalent to F, meaning they represent the same pitch.
According to the reference, "there is no E# - the pitch a semitone higher than E natural is F." This means that raising E by a semitone (a "sharp") results in the note F.
Here's a breakdown:
- Sharp (#): A sharp symbol raises a note by a semitone.
- E#: E sharp.
- Enharmonic Equivalence: Different note names that represent the same pitch. E# and F are enharmonically equivalent.
| Note | Semitone Higher |
|---|---|
| E | F (also called E#) |
| F | F# |
Therefore, while the concept of "sharp" alters a note, it doesn't inherently become F unless it's applied to the note E.
