I was taught that way, too.

But I also take into consideration the context of the note with it's neighbors. If writing a short chromatic run from Bb to C in the key of C or Am, I think it's easier to read A# B C rather than flatting the first B and then putting a natural in front of the other B. Other similar instances occur. Keep in mind this is personal preference.

To me the music chart is a roadmap to the tune, and my objective is to make it easy for the person reading it to sight-read. If doing something unconventional makes it easier to sightread, I'll do it.

Not that it is necessary to be a good sight-reader, but if the music is easy to sightread for those who do, it will be easier for everybody who reads music.

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