A song made popular by the American singer Neil Sedaka.
Lesson Ideas.

1. Listen carefully to the two sound sources (midi and mp3 available)


2. Read through the words line by line, then learn to read them in the rhythm of the song.


3. Using unpitched percussion, or body percussion, try to improvise some rhythm accompaniments to the song.


4. Try to organise your percussion arrangements so that you have two distinct sections; one arrangement to accompany the first two verses and a completely


5. different arrangement to accompany the third and fourth verse. Write out your ideas on a chart.


6. If possible, record your performance. Try to think of ways that you can improve it.


7. Try to follow the bass line of the song using


8. metalophones or xylophones. Try these notes:-