A double sharp raises a note two semitones and a double flat lowers it two. Read them in a melody, cancel them, and know how long they last.
Two semitones at once
A double sharp raises a note two semitones: F double sharp sounds the same as G. A double flat lowers it two semitones: B double flat sounds the same as A.
Quick check
A double flat lowers a note by:
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