Music Lesson Plan # 3102 
Submitted to the Library on 3/29/2003

Lesson Title: How to play & sing the song: "Happy Birthday to You" in C major 
Objective: To be able to lead the group in singing your friends and family Happy Birthday 
Instrument: Guitar  Level:  Beginner
Author: Dan Lefler  Type:  Song 
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Content:

Media Files:   77       Video    
Notation Files:   748       Notation   
SCRPT File:  
Instructions: 1. Review the video and the chords below. 2. Play through the song using single strums per beat at first, later adding in a finger-pic or strum. 3. Start your vocal line on a "G" note. 4. Start your vocal line on the 4th beat of a pick-up measure. Song rhythm is in 4/4 5. Play and sing this song for family and friends on their birthday. 
Practice: Play along with the audio/video files. Play the chords in the correct rhythm before adding your voice. Practice until memorized. 
Tips/Comments: How you incorporate these techniques will become part of your "own style" 
Follow-up: Watch video #3017 for more on playing Happy Birthday to You. 

Materials:

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