Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Twinkle twinkle, ABCs

I have a respectable number of young nieces and nephews, in addition to a very young daughter. 
Among the age group, I have found the most commonly requested song is "Twinkle, twinkle little star". It's a tough one (sarcasm).

A funny revelation I had was that twinkle twinkle sounds EXACTLY the same as the ABC song. It's like a Weird Al Yankovich thing. In case you were not aware of this, please take a moment to sing both of those songs. It should take less than 60 seconds, unless you're belting it out for the bleachers.

Here is a very quick tutorial of, as I like to call it, "Twinkle twinkle, ABCs".

The progression in C:

C - G - F - C - 
Twinkle twinkle little star
F - C - G - C
How I wonder what you are
C - F - C - G - 
Up above the world so high
C - F - C - G
Like a diamond in the sky
C - G - F - C - 
Twinkle twinkle little star
F - C - G - C
How I wonder what you are

If this is not the right pitch for you, try the progression in G:

G - D - C - G - 
C - G - D - G 

G - C - G - D
G - C - G - D

G - D - C - G - 
C - G - D - G 

For other pitches, just ask. Whatever your voice is willing to do, there is a pitch for that. 

I hope these songs successfully enter your home and get your kids bouncing around before bedtime! Enjoy.

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